Elssa

Elssa (Elssá) is a Finnish and Sámi variant of the name Elsa, which in turn is a short form of Elisabeth. This name has its roots in the forms Elisheva and Elischeba.

What does the name Elssa mean?

Elssa (Elssá) is a form of Elsa that derives from the name Elisabeth. Translated into English, the female first name means 'God is my Oath' and 'God is Abundance'. Its origins lie in ancient Hebrew, derived from the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which is composed of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'Oath', 'Vow', or 'Seven' – which symbolizes the number for abundance. The name appears in both the Old and New Testaments; in the Old Testament, it is used as the name of Aaron's wife 'Elisheva', while in the New Testament, Elisabeth is the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of the priest Zechariah. Elisabeth and its numerous variants are among the most popular first names worldwide. Other variants include Elisa, Ellisa, Ellisabeth, Ellissya, Ellisif, Elsche, Elsabe, Elsabea, Ellise, Jelsha, Jelisa, Telsche, Telsa, Telse, and Telseke.

Where does the name Elssa come from?

The origin of the name Elssa is ancient Hebrew and means 'God is my Oath'. The word components consist of ʾēl (אֵל) for God and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for Oath, Vow, or Seven, which symbolizes the number of abundance. The languages in which the name appears are Finnish and Sámi.

How do you pronounce Elssa?

The pronunciation of Elssa: The name Elssa consists of two syllables and features a noticeable consonant cluster. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Els-sa' [ˈɛlsa], starting with a clear, open 'El'. The double 's' in the middle gives the name a certain sharpness and structure. The final 'a' provides a gentle conclusion. Elssa thus appears compact and characterful – clearly defined and simultaneously feminine in sound.

When is the name day of Elssa?

The name day for Elssa is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Elssa is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it reached 2,741st place. In the last ten years, Elssa has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,157th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,204th.