Alvine

Meaning of Alvine

Alvine is a unisex name with origins in both Swedish and French. In Swedish, it is pronounced as AHL-vee-ne (/ˈɑlviːnə/), while in French, it is pronounced as ahl-VEEN (/alvin/). The name Alvina is considered a variation of Alvine.

Although the name Alvine has not been very common in recent years in the United States, it has had some presence throughout history. According to data for newborns in the U.S., there were occurrences of the name Alvine dating back to 1911. It reached its peak popularity between the 1920s and 1940s when it ranked within the top 5000 names for newborns. While it may not be as commonly used today, Alvine carries a unique charm and can be a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon but beautiful name for their child.

Pronunciation

Swedish

  • Pronunced as AHL-vee-ne (/ˈɑlviːnə/)

French

  • Pronunced as ahl-VEEN (/alvin/)

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Notable People Named Alvine

Alvine Kamaha is a Cameroonian-born assistant professor of physics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
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