Elsa: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Elsa · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Elsa: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«God is my oath»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Hebrew-Germanic
Popularity
68 out of 100
Where Elsa is popular
- AlbaniaPopular
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Elsa
With its Hebrew-Germanic heritage, Elsa has long been valued for its meaning, "God is my oath." It is the kind of girl's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Elsa is said Elsa (2 syllables). Elsa is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Elsa is a steadily chosen option, scoring 68 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as faith.
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FAQ
What does the name Elsa mean?+
The name Elsa means "God is my oath".
What is the origin of the name Elsa?+
Elsa is a name of Hebrew-Germanic origin.
Is Elsa a girl or boy name?+
Elsa is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Elsa?+
Elsa is pronounced Elsa (2 syllables).
Is Elsa a popular name?+
Elsa is a steadily chosen option, scoring 68 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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