Scottish Gaelic girl name
Ealasaid Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Ealasaid means god is my oath. The Scottish Gaelic form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew name Elisheba
Ealasaid is the Scottish Gaelic form of Elizabeth, and its best-known anglicised relation is Elspeth, which is common in Scotland. The Hebrew original is usually explained as God is my oath. Because Elizabeth has been used across so many cultures, each language has produced its own shape of the name, and this one is distinctly Highland. The spelling is demanding and the pronunciation is not obvious to English speakers, so it suits parents who like a name with serious Gaelic character. Elspeth and Elsie work well as everyday short forms.
Variants of Ealasaid
ElspethElsieElsbeth
Ealasaid popularity: Ireland vs the US
Ealasaid does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ealasaid mean?
Ealasaid means "god is my oath". The Scottish Gaelic form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew name Elisheba.
How do you pronounce Ealasaid?
Ealasaid is pronounced YAL-a-satch.
What is the origin of Ealasaid?
Ealasaid is of Scottish Gaelic origin. The Scottish Gaelic form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew name Elisheba.