In the bible, Alvah is the name of the chief of Edom (GEN 36:40). Meaning of the name: his rising up; his highness. Related names are: Jetheth,
Esau, Timna, and
Timnah. The translations of Alvah in 17 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
ichthys
below, from
Alva in Spanish to
Alva in Bokmål Norwegian!
And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth, (GEN 36:40)