Pronunciation: [ˈɛlsə] (IPA) 
The name "Elsa" is spelled with four letters: E-L-S-A. Each of the letters is pronounced according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as follows: ɛ (as in "bet"), l (as in "little"), s (as in "sit"), and ə (as in "about"). When pronounced together, the name is pronounced as "ɛlsə". "Elsa" is a popular name that has been used in various cultures around the world. Its meaning is "noble" or "godly."
Elsa is a proper noun that can refer to a feminine given name of German origin. Its etymology is traced back to the Germanic language, specifically the element "els" or "else," which means "god" or "noble." Elsa is commonly associated with variations of the name Elizabeth, which signifies "pledged to God."
The name Elsa gained significant popularity and recognition as a result of various cultural references, most notably the character Queen Elsa from Disney's animated film "Frozen." Queen Elsa is depicted as a powerful ice queen, with her name coming to symbolize strength, independence, and resilience. She undergoes a journey of self-discovery and learns to embrace her unique abilities. As a result, the name Elsa has become strongly associated with the characteristics of courage, determination, and inner strength.
Furthermore, Elsa can also be a variation of the name Else, a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth. As such, it retains the meaning of "pledged to God" or "God is abundance."
In addition to its historical and cultural references, Elsa has become a popular given name among parents to bestow upon their daughters, resonating with its association to beloved fictional characters, as well as its elegant and timeless sound.
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The name Elsa is of German origin and is derived from the name Elisabeth. Elisabeth itself comes from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning my God is an oath or my God is abundance. The name Elsa gained popularity as an independent name in the mid-19th century and has been used widely ever since. It has also gained further recognition due to its association with the character Elsa in Disney's animated film Frozen.
