Girl name
Elza name meaning
“my God is an oath”
Elza means “my God is an oath” and is a feminine given name used in Türkiye. It is a European spelling of Elsa, a shortened form of Elisabeth ultimately derived from Hebrew Elisheva. Its connection with Elsa and Elisabeth places it within an extended family of related names.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,100
What does Elza mean?
My God is an oath
In Turkish: Tanrım bir yemindir
Elza belongs among the shortened forms of the Elisabeth family. Its difference from Elsa largely reflects spelling conventions and pronunciation in particular languages. The oath meaning is no longer transparent in Elza itself, illustrating how a short form can develop independently of its longer source.
Origin of the name Elza
Elza is a spelling of Elsa found in several European languages. Elsa is a short form of Elisabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva, conventionally understood as 'my God is an oath'.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Elza in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | E · El |
How to pronounce Elza
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /elza/ |
Is Elza a girl’s name?
Yes, Elza is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Elza does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Elza
Names with related meanings
- Elisa♀God is my oath
- Eliz♀God is my oath
- Elis♀My God is my oath
- Lisa♀My God is an oath
- Elisanur♀Oath to God
- Talya♀Dew of God
- Sebile♀Woman devoted to God's path and goodness
- Betty♀My God is an oath
- Jana♀Possibly God is gracious
- Janet♀God is gracious
- Sam♂♀God has heard
- Ülgen♂♀Name of a high deity in Altai Turkic mythology
Famous people named Elza
- Elza Erkip
- Elza Evren
FAQ about the name Elza
What is the meaning of Elza?
Elza means “my God is an oath”. Elza is a spelling of Elsa found in several European languages. Elsa is a short form of Elisabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva, conventionally understood as 'my God is an oath'.
Is Elza a girl’s name?
Yes, Elza is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Elza in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Elza nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Elza?
Elza is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Elza have?
Elza has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Elza?
Elza does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Elza?
Notable people named Elza include Elza Erkip, Elza Evren.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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