Elsas

Elsas is a proper noun that can refer to several distinct subjects. In onomastics, it functions as a surname and as the plural form of the given name Elsa, reflecting its Germanic and Scandinavian roots that spread across Central Europe. The surname may have originated as a patronymic or matronymic designation, identifying a family associated with a person named Elsa. The name is found among individuals from diverse countries, though it is not tied to a single famous bearer.

In geography, Elsas has been used as a place name in regions with historical Germanic influence, including border areas where French and German naming traditions intersect. Such toponyms typically arose from Medieval or early modern naming practices and may reflect former administrative ties, linguistic shifts, or local geography.

In cultural contexts, "Elsas" appears primarily as a surname or a plural form rather than as a standalone cultural term. It is related to the given name Elsa, which has variants across languages.

See also Elsa, Else, and Alsace (Elsass in German), which are etymologically connected terms that sometimes appear in discussions of the name's origins and usage.