Elsa Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elsa Name at a Glance

Name	Elsa
Meaning	A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'my god is bountiful', or 'god of plenty.' Also from the Old German athal meaning 'noble'.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Elsa Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elsa means “A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'my god is bountiful', or 'god of plenty.' Also from the Old German athal meaning 'noble”. 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.

Elsa Name Origin

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

Is Elsa a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Elsa

When considering Elsa for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.