Gailawera
A hypothetical Gothic name proposed as the root of Elvira, perhaps joining gails, "joyful", with an element close to "true" or "faithful".
Meaning and origin
Gailawera is a linguist's guess at a Gothic name behind Elvira, a name still common in Spain today though scholars do not agree on where it comes from.
How to pronounce Gailawera
| German | GY-lah-VEH-rah /ˈɡaɪlaveːʁa/ |
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