Elga

See also: ELGA

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Scandinavian Helga, ultimately from Old Norse, meaning "holy"

Proper noun

Elga f

  1. A female given name.

References

  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviešu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • Population Register of Latvia: Elga was the only given name of 1201 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010.
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