Given name

Alvheid

“elf brightness”

Alvheid is a feminine given name from Old Norse. It is used in Norwegian.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Alvheid goes back to Old Norse Álfheiðr, meaning “elf brightness.”

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Where it comes from

Alvheid comes from Old Norse.

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How it developed

From Old Norse Álfheiðr.

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Sibling ideas

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