At a Glance
- Origin
- Old Norse (uncertain)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EH-loof
Eluf is an Old Norse (uncertain) boy's name. It appears in our list of 200+ Classic Danish Boy Names That Are Seriously Scandi.
Meaning & Origin of Eluf
Origin: Old Norse (uncertain).
A common claim: Always a descendant Actually: This 'always a descendant' gloss is repeated on Danish baby-name lists but has no independent etymological source confirming it.
How to Pronounce Eluf
EH-loofIPA /ˈeɪ.luːf/
Popularity of Eluf
Eluf doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Eluf
Similar Names
Birger · Alexander · Gudmund · Egon · Absalon · Mogens
