Bible Dictionary

Alvah

The name Alvah means “his rising up; his highness”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(evil), a duke of Edom, (Genesis 36:40) written Aliah in (1 Chronicles 1:51)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

al'-va (`alwah): A chief (the King James Version duke) of Edom (Ge 36:40), called "Aliah" in 1Ch 1:51. Probably the same as Alvan, or Ahan, son of Shobal son of Seir (Ge 36:23; 1Ch 1:40).