Spanish/Germanic · Girl name
Elvira
“exact meaning uncertain; possibly all and true”
About the name Elvira
Elvira is a Spanish name of Visigothic origin, derived from older Germanic elements. The exact etymology is uncertain, but it is often suggested to combine elements meaning ‘all’ and ‘true.’ The name was borne by several medieval Spanish noblewomen, including Elvira of Castile, daughter of King Alfonso VI. In the arts, Donna Elvira is a character in Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni, and Verdi used the name for the heroine of Ernani. The name spread across Europe, appearing in forms such as French Elvire and Polish Elwira.
- Meaning
- exact meaning uncertain; possibly all and true
- Origin
- Spanish/Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- el-VEE-rah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Elvira
- Elvira Rose
- Elvira Marie
- Elvira Celeste
- Elvira Jane
- Elvira Louise
Questions about Elvira
- What does Elvira mean?
- Elvira is a Spanish name meaning "exact meaning uncertain; possibly all and true".
- How do you pronounce Elvira?
- Elvira is pronounced el-VEE-rah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Elvira?
- Variants of Elvira include Elvire, Elwira, Elvera.
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