Pledged to God
Elza is a variant of Elsa, which is a diminutive of Elisabeth. It shares the Hebrew root meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' While less common than Elsa or Eliza, it has a distinct European flair, particularly in Slavic and Portuguese-speaking regions.
Less common today
Elza isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,807 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iconic Brazilian samba singer and performer
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South African operatic soprano
Renowned Azerbaijani composer
