Ailsa Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ailsa Name at a Glance

Name	Ailsa
Meaning	Variant of Elsa: A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'my god is bountiful', or 'god of plenty.' Also from the Old German athal meaning 'noble'. Famous bearers: heroine of Wagner's opera 'Loheogrin'; the tame lioness in Joy Adamson's Born Free.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ailsa Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ailsa means “Variant of Elsa: A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'my god is bountiful', or 'god of plenty.' Also from the Old German athal meaning 'noble'. Famous bearers: heroine of Wagner's opera 'Loheogrin'; the tame lioness in Joy Adamson's Born Free”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ailsa Name Origin

Our database records Ailsa under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ailsa a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ailsa is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ailsa

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