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Origin and Meaning of the Name Alvis

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Gender:

Boy


Origin:	Norse


Meaning:	Uncertain, possibly all wise


Pronunciation:	(AL viss) [Guide]

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Mythological Names, Nordic Names, Scandinavian Names

Used in:

Norwegian speaking countries

Additional info:

Of uncertain meaning, possibly "all wise", it is borne in Norse mythology by a dwarf who fell in love with Thor's daughter, the giantess Thrud. Thor was not pleased with this so he tricked Alvis by asking him questions until the sun rose, at which time the dwarf was turned into stone.