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.

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Elvan

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The name Elvan peaked for boys at #2108 in 1912.

The name Elvan is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning "colors".

A name with a nice balance of soft and sharp sounds, Elvan is a unisex Turkish choice, meaning "colors", or sometimes "colorful hands". Appealing to those who may enjoy Evren, the name also relates to a Cornish saint, a type of rock found in Devon and Cornwall, and to a Cornish word meaning "spark".
 
Other associations with the name include the Swedish elva meaning "eleven" and the English elven or elfin meaning elf-like, or fairy-like, giving the name a multi-cultural air. 
 
Notable bearers include actress Elvan Boran and runner Elvan Abeylegesse.

Color Names for Babies

Elvan is occasionally used for boys in 1956.

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