Girl name
Elsa name meaning
“God is my oath”
Elsa is a feminine name meaning “God is my oath”, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva. It is a short form of Elisabeth that became established in European languages, especially German and Scandinavian languages. Its connection to Elisabeth explains both its shortened form and its inherited meaning.
What does Elsa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Elsa
A short form of Elisabeth established in European languages, especially German and Scandinavian languages. Its ultimate source is Hebrew Elisheva.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Elsa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Elsa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Elsa: God is my oath
- Stephanie: crown or victory wreath
- Juanita: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Elsa: God is my oath
- Janet: God is gracious
- Audrey: noble strength
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Elsa Anastasia
Meaning of each word
- Elsa: God is my oath
- Anastasia: resurrection, return to life
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Meaning of each word
- Suzanne: lily flower
- Elsa: God is my oath
- Cornelia: of the Cornelius family; associated with horn
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Elsa Christiani
Meaning of each word
- Elsa: God is my oath
- Christiani: follower of Christ
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Meaning of each word
- Elsa: God is my oath
- Luciana: associated with the name Lucius
- Gloria: glory; great honor
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How to pronounce Elsa
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦭ꧀ꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮜ᮪ᮞ |
Is Elsa a girl’s name?
Yes, Elsa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Elsa ranks #411 among girl names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Elsa
Names with related meanings
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Elly♀My God is my oath
- Indrawati♀Woman associated with Indra
- Lisa♀God is my oath
- Elisabeth♀God is my oath
- Yohana♀God has shown grace
- Elizabeth♀God is my oath
- Krisna♂♀Black, dark-colored
- Elisa♂♀God is salvation
- Yana♂♀God is gracious
- Eli♀My God is my oath
- Astri♀Divinely beautiful
Famous people named Elsa
- Elsa Manora Nasution · b. 1977
- E. Elsa Herdiana Murhandarwati · b. 1971
- Elsa Adonia Kul · b. 1999
- Elsa Agustina · b. 1995
- Elsa Anggraeni · b. 1996
- Elsa Apriani · b. 1979
- Elsa Chusnida
- Elsa Elise Enok · b. 1977
- Elsa Haerani · b. 1970
- Elsa Manora · b. 1990
- Elsa Marhaeni Damayanti · b. 1998
- Elsa Miranti
FAQ about the name Elsa
What is the meaning of Elsa?
Elsa means God is my oath. A short form of Elisabeth established in European languages, especially German and Scandinavian languages. Its ultimate source is Hebrew Elisheva.
Is Elsa a girl’s name?
Yes, Elsa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Elsa?
Elsa is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Elsa have?
Elsa has 2 syllables (El-sa) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Elsa?
Elsa ranks #411 among girl names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Elsa?
Some ideas: Elsa Stephanie Juanita; Elsa Janet Audrey; Elsa Anastasia.
Famous people named Elsa?
Notable people named Elsa include Elsa Manora Nasution, E. Elsa Herdiana Murhandarwati, Elsa Adonia Kul.
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