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Origin of the name Elvin
The name Elvin has several origins.
The most common version traces the name Elvin to the Old High German “Albwin” or “Alfvin”, from which it passed into English. This is a complex name consisting of two roots: “alb / alf” – “elf” and “wini” – “friend”. Therefore, the name Elwin can be interpreted as “friend of the elf.” In turn, the word “elf” has several interpretations. It can be perceived as the Latin “albus” – white, the Welsh “ellyl” or the Irish “aillil” – shining. Therefore, the name can also be interpreted as “bright friend”, “shining friend”, “white friend” meaning good.
Outdated pronunciations of the name Elvin in Germanic languages: Albwin, Alfvin, Albuin, Elbevin, Elvin.
According to another version, the name Elvin is of Muslim origin and is translated as “builder,” “founder,” “creator of everything.”
The name Elvin is common in England, USA, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, Estonia. It is very popular in Azerbaijan and Tatarstan. In Russia, the name Elvin is rare.
The meaning and characteristics of the name Elvin
Little Elvin is a fearful and shy child. He likes to play alone, he has few friends, mostly children of relatives or neighbors. Elvin is an excellent student at school, plays music, dances, and draws. He has a good voice. The boy loves to read and is fond of adventure novels. After school, Elvin easily enters the university, where he turns into a typical botanist student.
Elvin can live in his parents’ house for a long time. He is a real homebody and does not like noisy companies. By nature, a man is endowed with some disgust, so he rarely goes out into the world. At the same time, Elvin is very hospitable; among his chosen friends he is valued for his complaisance, modesty, intelligence, and ability to carry on a conversation.
Elvin is prudent and careful, even calculating. He constantly thinks about his every step, is in no hurry to make decisions, tries to protect and insure himself in any matter. Sometimes, in a particularly difficult situation, Elvin still deviates from calculations and relies on intuition. He has a generous soul, Elvin is friendly and loyal to people.
Elvin’s loyalty and tolerance do not extend to his subordinates, so he should not occupy leadership positions. He is too strict and demanding, and is unlikely to find a common language with the team. Such a boss may show good personal results, but his team will be constantly under stress, and this will certainly affect productivity. Elvin can become a doctor, teacher, engineer, accountant, designer, photographer.
Because of his shyness, Elvin remains alone for a long time. It is difficult for him to meet a girl, although the fair sex shows interest in him. Elvin, as a rule, is good-looking, well-mannered, and educated. The girl will have to take the initiative into her own hands so that the relationship begins and later gets off the ground. Elvin is rarely affectionate with his wife, but he is constantly jealous and tries to make all decisions in the family alone. He doesn’t get along with his wife’s parents, he can be impulsive and even rude. Elvin is strict with children.
Name days:
November 7, July 14
Diminutive version
Elvinchik, Elvinushka, Elchik
Abbreviated
Al, Vinny
According to the church
Ilya
Color
- red
- yellow
- crimson
Planet
- Mercury
Element
- fire
Stone talisman
topaz, rock crystal
Metal
silver
Plants
petunia
Totem animal
cock