Elga name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Norse and Scandinavian
Usage: Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Scandinavian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Elga e-lga
Meaning: Holy, Blessed, Luck, Happiness, Saints and Intact
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What does Elga mean?

Uncustomary Elga principally is used in Finnish, Danish, Scandinavian, Italian, Portuguese, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish aimed at both sexes, meaning of Elga is "Holy, Blessed, Luck, Happiness, Saints or Intact" has its origin in Scandinavian and Old Norse.

Elga is variation of Elger. Elger is version of Adalger. Elger's meaning is Elf Spear, Noble and Spear from the Elves is used mostly in English. Also Elga is equivalent of Helga in Norwegian language.

The name is celebrated on July 11th.

How do I pronounce Elga?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Elga is e-lga. el-ga is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Elga

Elger, Adalger, Elgar, Helga, Helgar, Olina, Olga, Aldiger, Elgard, Helger, Helge, Olinda, Oline, Olla, Olgunn

Names that rhyme with Elga

How popular is the name Elga?

In United States, Elga is a unique name where it had been in use since for 18 from 1914 to 1982 and had secured the place in top 2000 names. In 1927, it ranked 1589th when 27 girls were named Elga.

There are over 125 babies that have been given the name Elga in United States. Elga is an uncommon baby name in France where it has been in use since 1967 and achieved its top ranking of 1243 in 1976.

But Elga is a popular baby name in Mozambique where every 1 in 3000 have the name. At least, 20000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
198200105155
19640067675
19620065795
19610065645
19590062435
19530056745
19520055635
19510054155
19290033958
192742105158727
View more ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Elga in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands268
Sweden1013
Norway1013
Denmark450

Here's what numbers has to say about Elga

You keep your promises and people trust you for that. You are independent and capable to provide for you and your family. You are always there to help people in need with a good advice or do something that would ease up their situation, or at least make them feel more comfortable in their own skin. You are being too hard on people when it comes to their beliefs because you feel the constant urge to prove your theories.

Looking for a name like Elga? Please go through the following names

  •  Jonetta - Prevalently used in Norwegian and Finnish uncustomary, Jonetta is used as a girl name has its roots in Hebrew, meaning of Jonetta is "God is Merciful, God's Grace or Modern Female Version of John or Jon"
  •  Eliaz - Unheard-of Eliaz dominantly is used in Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish came from Hebrew, meaning of Eliaz is "God is My Salvation" is used as a baby boy name
  •  Bogdana means Given By God, God's Gift or Bog Meaning God is a girl name, rooted from Slavonic is used in Norwegian, Finnish and Russian
  •  Sylviane - Particulary used in Danish, Swedish and French, Sylviane is used as a girl name. It is rooted from Latin, meaning of Sylviane is "Forest"
  •  Anselma - Specifically used in Swedish and Norwegian uncustomary, Anselma used for girls, Anselma means "Protection, God or Protected By God" is originated from Old High German and Germanic
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Sibling Names for Elga

Elga is a unique and beautiful baby name that's becoming increasingly popular among parents around the world. If you're considering naming your little one Elga, why not pair it with a sibling name that's just as special? Here are some amazing names to consider for your next bundle of joy.

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Famous people named Elga

  • Elga L. Jefferies, Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives
  • Elga Fox in Portrait of a Zombie as Actress
  • Elga Brink was a film actress of German nationality who, during a race of thirty years of duration acted in about seventy films.
  • Elga Andersen acted in movie Le Mans
  • In 1920, Elga Beck portrayed the role of Fürstin in drama movie Jagd nach dem Glück.
  • In 1969, Elga Sorbas characterized the role of Rosy in drama film Katzelmacher.
  • In 1918 movie, Das Opfer, Elga Hess characterized N.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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