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Meanings

Arthurian Legend Baby Names Meaning:

In Arthurian Legend Baby Names the meaning of the name Elsa is: Rescued by Percival.

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Elsa is: My God is bountiful;God of plenty.

German Baby Names Meaning:

In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Elsa is: A , meaning 'my god is bountiful', or 'god of plenty.' Also from the Old German athal meaning 'noble'.

Greek Baby Names Meaning:

In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Elsa is: From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction.

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Elsa is: From Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction.

Spanish Baby Names Meaning:

In Spanish Baby Names the meaning of the name Elsa is: Truth.

Swedish Baby Names Meaning:

In Swedish Baby Names the meaning of the name Elsa is: Truth.

Teutonic Baby Names Meaning:

In Teutonic Baby Names the meaning of the name Elsa is: Noble maid.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Elsa is: Truth.

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