Elsa

Girl's name

Elsa is of German origin and is a short form of the name Elisabeth, which means "God is abundance" or "God is my oath."

Meaning God is my oath
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 280 Falling
Peak year 2014

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Elsa Pataky - Actress, known for "Fast & Furious" franchise.
  • Elsa Hosk - Victoria's Secret model.
  • Elsa Schiaparelli - Fashion designer, known for surrealistic designs.
  • Elsa Raven - Actress, known for "Back to the Future."
  • Elsa Benítez - Mexican model, appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
  • Elsa Martinelli - Italian actress, starred in "The Indian Fighter."
  • Elsa Lanchester - Actress, played the Bride of Frankenstein.
  • Elsa Zylberstein - French actress, known for "I've Loved You So Long."
  • Elsa Sullivan Lanchester - Actress, starred in "Mary Poppins."
  • Elsa Einstein - Physicist Albert Einstein's second wife.

Sisters for Elsa

Girl names closely related to Elsa

Brothers for Elsa

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Name Variants

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