Elvan

ehl-VAN

Turkish, Cornish

"colors; light; spark"

Elvan Origin and Meaning

The name Elvan is a boy's name of Cornish, Turkish origin meaning "colors; light; spark".

A multicultural choice with a mystical feel, Elvan is both a Turkish name meaning "colors" (or sometimes "colorful hands"), and a Cornish name, likely derived from Elwen and Elouan to mean "light". From its Turkish roots, it is used as a unisex choice and may appeal to those who also enjoy Evren. From its Cornish origins, it is associated with a Cornish and Breton saint, or, alternatively, with a Cornish word meaning "spark".

Beyond this, Elvan may also relate to the Swedish elva meaning "eleven", to the English elven or elfin meaning elf-like, or fairy-like, to the name of a kind of rock found in Cornwall and Devon, and to a Turkish drink and candy company.