Elske

Elske is a Low German and Frisian short and pet form of the name Elisabeth, which has its origin in the ancient Hebrew Elisheba or Elisheva.

What does the name Elske mean?

The name Elske is regarded as a Low German and Frisian short and pet form of Elisabeth, which in turn derives from the ancient Hebrew Elisheba or Elisheva. Its German translation means "God is perfect", "God has sworn", and "God is fullness". The roots of the name lie in ancient Hebrew and derive from the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which is composed of the two elements ʾēl (אֵל) for "God" and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for "oath", "swear", or "seven" (the number of fullness). Nowadays, the name is rather rare in Low German. There is a coincidental similarity to the Scandinavian word "lieben", derived from the Norwegian verb elsker. In the Bible, the name appears in both the Old and New Testaments: In the Old Testament, it is the name of Aaron's wife "Elisheva", while in the New Testament, Elisabeth is the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of the priest Zechariah. Elisabeth, along with its numerous variants, ranks among the most common first names worldwide. Alternative forms include Eliseba, Elsine, Els, Elsy, Elsi, Elsie, Elsike, Elsita, Elseke, Elsbe, Elska, Elscha, Jelissa, and Yelissa.

Where does the name Elske come from?

The etymology of Elske is of ancient Hebrew nature, meaning "God is perfect". The ancient Hebrew composition includes ʾēl (אֵל) for God and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for oath, swear, or seven (the number of fullness). The name can be found in Frisian, Low German, and North German languages.

How do you pronounce Elske?

The pronunciation of Elske is monosyllabic and ends shortly: "Els-ke" [ˈɛlskə]. The cluster of consonants in the core of the name gives it a compact presence. The weak "-e" at the end slightly softens the density of the name. Elske radiates a Nordic and independent note – clear, reduced, and marked by quiet strength.

When is the name day of Elske?

The name day for Elske is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Elske is a rare first name. In 2013, it was ranked 3,816th among the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Elske was given as a first name in Germany fewer than ten times, securing the 10,750th place. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Regarding the global popularity and frequency of Elske: here are the latest rankings of Elske in the first name charts of individual countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Elle / Elli

Famous people

• Elske DeWall (singer)
• Elske McCain (American actress)