In the bible, Alvan is the name of the son of Shobal (GEN 36:23). Meaning of the name: [poss.] ascending one or tall. Related names are:
Manahath, Shepho,
Ebal (and others ...)
. The translations of Alvan in 3 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
ichthys
below, from
עַלְוָ֥ן in Hebrew to
Алван in Russian!
And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. (GEN 36:23)