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Alvar

Alvar

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A male first name used in Scandinavian and Spanish-speaking countries
  • proper noun
: Alvar
  • The famous architect Alvar Aalto is known for his modernist designs.

Fernando Alvar Gonzalez, the Consul General of Spain and Boston, who is here with us today.

Examples

  • Helen Alvar is a treasure.

    Blog text (12)

  • Helen Alvar is an associate professor at George Mason University School.

    Blog text (33)

  • Here is the 9:00 news, and this is Alvar Liddell reading it.

    Battle of Britain (1969)

  • Here's the news with Alvar Liddell.

    The Sea Wolves (1980)

  • Fernando Alvar Gonzalez, the Consul General of Spain and Boston, who is here with us today.

    Harvard University

  • The authors are thankful for the invaluable research assistance of Alvar Ayala and Jack Morse.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Lower Pimas quickly learned it from Alvar Núñez.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The earliest example of these is the Relación by Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, published in Zamora, Spain in 1542.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Fernando Alvar Gonzalez was appointed as the Consul General of Spain.

  • Alvar Liddell worked as a news presenter for many years.

Surface Forms

Alvar main

Etymology

Alvar comes from old Norse parts alf 'elf' and arr 'warrior'. So the name once meant an 'elf warrior', which helps explain why it sounds strong and a little magical today.