Alwar or Alvar?
Two spellings, side by side.
Alwar and Alvar are two spellings of the same sound. Alwar is listed with the meaning "Referring to the Alvars, the Tamil poet-saints who were devotees of Vishnu" and Alvar with "Army of elves; an old english name meaning elf army. alvar appeared in the 1086 domesday book; was revived in mid-20th century. newscaster alvar liddell; truth-speaker or guardian". Alwar is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Alwar | Alvar |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Referring to the Alvars, the Tamil poet-saints who were devotees of Vishnu. | Army of elves; an old english name meaning elf army. alvar appeared in the 1086 domesday book; was revived in mid-20th century. newscaster alvar liddell; truth-speaker or guardian |
| Origin | Indian | English |
| Gender | Unisex | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Al-war | Al-var |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Alwar and Alvar
Is Alwar or Alvar more common?
Alwar is more often searched and saved on this site; Alvar is also used.
Do Alwar and Alvar mean the same?
Alwar: "Referring to the Alvars, the Tamil poet-saints who were devotees of Vishnu". Alvar: "Army of elves; an old english name meaning elf army. alvar appeared in the 1086 domesday book; was revived in mid-20th century. newscaster alvar liddell; truth-speaker or guardian".
How do you say Alwar?
In parts: Al-war. Alvar is said the same way.
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