Elsa

Elsa Meaning & Origin

About Elsa
The name Elsa is of German origin and is derived from the name Elisabeth. It means "pledged to God" or "God is my oath." Elsa is a name that conveys a sense of devotion and faithfulness, reflecting a strong connection to spirituality and a commitment to one's beliefs.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elsa are female.

Elsa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.73% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L S AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛlsə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elsa in Braille

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

The name Elsa in braille

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

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

The name Elsa in sign language

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