"Elga" meaning in All languages combined

See Elga on Wiktionary

Proper name [Latvian]

Etymology: First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From Scandinavian Helga, ultimately from Old Norse, meaning "holy" Etymology templates: {{uder|lv|non|-}} Old Norse Head templates: {{head|lv|proper noun|g=f}} Elga f
  1. a female given name Tags: feminine Related terms: Olga
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