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Alvah

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“His highness”

Alvah means "his highness" in Hebrew. This name is mentioned in the Old Testament as belonging to a descendant of Esau.

Biblical namesake: Alvah was a chief of Edom, descended from Esau. He is listed among the leaders of Edom in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles. (Genesis · Genesis 36:40, 1 Chronicles 1:51)

Biblical2 syllables · /ˈæl.və/

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