Elba

Elba Meaning & Origin

About Elba
The name "Elba" is of uncertain origin and meaning. It is believed to have Germanic roots and may be derived from the Old High German word "alb" meaning "elf" or "supernatural being." Alternatively, it could be derived from the Latin word "albus" meaning "white." Elba is also the name of an Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, famous for being the place of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elba are female.

Elba Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 75% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALP
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L B AH0
🌐 IPA
/elba*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elba in Braille

Here's how to represent Elba in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Elba in braille

How to Spell the Name Elba in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Elba using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Elba in sign language

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