The nameElza
Elza is a spelling of Elsa, used in Brazil and central Europe.
- Girl's name
- German
Meaning
Elza comes from Elsa, a short form of Elisabeth, "my God is an oath".
Origin
German, through Portuguese and Slavic languages.
History
In the United States Elza reached 961st place for girls in 1883. In England and Wales it reached 1865th in 2015.
Famous people named Elza
- Elza Soares, singer
Popularity of the name Elza
Elza in the United States
Elza was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 670 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Elza. Half of all babies named Elza in the United States were born before 1925, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Elza in France
Elza was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 615 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Elza. Half of all babies named Elza in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 27 births a year on average, against 55 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elza mean?
Elza comes from Elsa, a short form of Elisabeth, "my God is an oath".
What is the origin of the name Elza?
German, through Portuguese and Slavic languages.
Is Elza a girl's or a boy's name?
Elza is a girl's name. In the United States, 28% of the babies named Elza are girls.
What are the variants of the name Elza?
Variants and related names of Elza include Bettina, Elisabeth, Elsa, Ilsa, Isabelle, Izabella, Liana and Liliana.
Who are famous people named Elza?
Elza Soares, singer.