Alwara

Alwara is a historical female first name from Germany, with its origin in Gothic. Translated, the name means 'the All-Preserving' or 'the Guardian of All'.

What does the name Alwara mean?

Alwara is a traditional German first name for women that originates from Gothic. The translation is 'the All-Preserving' and 'the Guardian of All'. The etymological roots of the name can be found in two Old High German or Gothic components: ala or alls (𐌰𐌻𐌻𐍃), meaning 'all' or 'whole', and wart or wards (𐍅𐌰𐍂𐌳𐍃), meaning 'the keeper' or 'the guardian'. The name Elvira is also considered a Spanish variant of Alwara.

Where does the name Alwara come from?

The name Alwara has an ancient Germanic and Gothic origin and means 'the All-Preserving'. The word components come from Old German: ala or alls (𐌰𐌻𐌻𐍃) stands for 'all' or 'whole', while wart or wards (𐍅𐌰𐍂𐌳𐍃) stands for 'the keeper' or 'the guardian'. Languages: Old High German, German.

How do you pronounce Alwara?

The pronunciation of Alwara is three syllables and calmly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Al-wa-ra' [alˈvaːʁa], with the middle syllable slightly stressed, contributing to the structure of the name. The '-ra' at the end ensures that the name softly and gently fades away. Overall, Alwara conveys a harmonious and even sound that flows gently.

Popularity

Alwara is a rather rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most popular female first names. The best placement was achieved in 2018, when it reached 2,749th place. In the last ten years, Alwara has been given as a first name around 40 times, placing it 4,253rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,974th.

Nicknames & pet names

Alahalwara / Alwari / Wari

Similar first names

Famous people

• Alwara Höfels (actress)