Origin:
Arthurian Legend
English
German
Greek
Hebrew
Scottish
Spanish
Swedish
Teutonic
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning ‘my god is bountiful’, or ‘god of plenty.’ Also from the Old German athal meaning ‘noble’.
Soul Urge:People with the name Elsa have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Elsa tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.