Elfriede

Meaning & origin

The female first name Elfriede originates from Old High German and is composed of the elements "alb" for "elf" and "frid" for "peace". Therefore, the name means "the elfish peaceful one" or "the peace-bringer of the elves". In Germanic mythology, elves were known as peaceful and wise beings, which emphasizes the meaning of the name. Elfriede is a traditional name that has been popular in Germany and other European countries since the Middle Ages.

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Famous people with the first name Elfriede

• Elfriede Jelinek Austrian writer
• Elfriede Geiringer Austrian
• Elfriede Scholz Person
• Elfriede Rinkel Person
• Elfriede Lohse-Wächtler Artist

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