Elsi

Elsi is a female first name that is considered a diminutive form of Elisabeth and has its roots in the names Elisheba or Elisheva.

What does the name Elsi mean?

The first name Elsi means 'my God is abundance', 'God is my oath', and 'my God has sworn'. Its origins lie in ancient Hebrew and derive from the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'vow', or 'seven' (a number that symbolizes abundance). The name appears in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, where it is found in the Old Testament as the name of Aaron's wife, 'Elisheva', and in the New Testament as the name of the mother of John the Baptist, Elisabeth. Elisabeth, along with its many variations, is one of the most popular first names worldwide. Other variants include Eliseba, Elsine, Els, Elsy, Elsie, Elsike, Elsita, Elske, Elseke, Elsbe, Elska, Elscha, Jelissa, and Yelissa.

Where does the name Elsi come from?

The etymology of Elsi refers to a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin, meaning 'my God is abundance'. The ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Elsi?

The sound and pronunciation of Elsi is two syllables and softly rounded. The name is pronounced as 'El-si' [ˈɛlsi], with a bright beginning meeting a gentle s-sound in the middle. The ending with the i gives the name freshness and lightness. Elsi thus radiates a friendly yet traditional aura - clearly structured and soft in overall sound.

When is the name day of Elsi?

The name day for Elsi is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Elsi is a common first name and currently ranks 3,210th on the list of most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2011 at 2,438th place. In the last ten years, Elsi has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it at 4,401st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,899th.

Famous people

• Elsi Borg (Finnish architect)