Elbe
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Elbe
Elbe derives from Germanic roots meaning "noble" or "bright," related to Old High German *alb* and similar to the name Albert.
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Etymology
Elbe derives from Germanic roots meaning "noble" or "bright," related to Old High German *alb* and similar to the name Albert. The name is primarily used in Germanic cultures, particularly German and Scandinavian, with historical prominence in medieval nobility and 19th-century German contexts.
Elbe currently ranks #5,070 in the United States as a girl's name.
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