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Ashley A Jemmott
📅 1925 – 2016
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Alvin is a male given name in several cultures.
In the Balkans, it is popular among Bosniaks in the former Yugoslav nations, as well as among Albanians. The name is a variation of Elvin, another name commonly used within these groups. Its popularity among these communities is likely due to its similarity to Aldin, a name also shared by many in the region.
== Etymology ==
Alvin was introduced in the 19th century based on surnames that were in turn derived from the Old English names Æthelwine a…