Name meaning
Ailsa
may mean “Alfsigr's island”
- Origin
- Old Norse, via Scottish
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Scottish, English, Australian
- Say it
- AYL-sah
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Ailsa comes from Ailsa Craig, a rocky island in the Firth of Clyde, perhaps from the Old Norse Álfsigsey, Alfsigr's island. Its granite is used to make curling stones.
Roots
From Ailsa Craig (possibly Norse Álfsigsey).
Where it is used
A place name.
Ailsa name FAQ
What does the name Ailsa mean?
Ailsa may mean “Alfsigr's island”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Ailsa Craig (possibly Norse Álfsigsey).
Where does the name Ailsa come from?
Ailsa is of Old Norse, via Scottish origin. Today it is used in Scottish, English, Australian families.
How do you pronounce Ailsa?
Ailsa is usually pronounced AYL-sah.
Is Ailsa a boy's or a girl's name?
Ailsa is mostly feminine.
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Sources
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