Elsa
GirlGerman/Scandinavian
Elsa is a girl name of German/Scandinavian origin meaning "God is my oath, noble".
About this name
Gender
Girl
Language
German/Scandinavian
Religion
Christian
Popularity
7 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
4 letters
Meaning
God is my oath, noble
Etymology
Short form of names like Elisabeth or Elsa, derived from Old High German 'ali' (noble) and 'heid' (kind, sort), or from Old Norse 'Áslaug', 'Ásla', related to 'æsa' (goddess) and 'laug' (pledge).
Famous People Named Elsa
- Elsa Lanchester — British-American actress (1902–1986)
- Elsa Pataky — Spanish model and actress
- Elsa Triolet — Russian-French writer (1896–1970)
- Elsa Martinelli — Italian fashion model and actress (1935-2017)
- Elsa Beskow — Swedish artist (1874-1953)
Frequently Asked Questions About Elsa
What does the name Elsa mean?
Elsa means "God is my oath, noble", and is of German/Scandinavian origin.
What is the origin of the name Elsa?
Elsa originates from German/Scandinavian, commonly used in Europe.
Is Elsa a boy or girl name?
Elsa is typically used as a girl name.
What religion is the name Elsa associated with?
Elsa is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Elsa?
Yes — notable people named Elsa include Elsa Lanchester (British-American actress, 1902–1986), Elsa Pataky (Spanish model and actress), Elsa Triolet (Russian-French writer, 1896–1970), Elsa Martinelli (Italian fashion model and actress, 1935-2017) and Elsa Beskow (Swedish artist, 1874-1953).
Last updated: June 2026