Elgar

See also: elgar

English

Etymology

From Old English Ælfgār (from Proto-Germanic *Albigaizaz, equivalent to ælf (“elf”) + gār (“spear”)) and Old English Æþelgār (from Proto-Germanic *Aþalagaizaz, equivalent to æþele (“noble”) + gār (“spear”)).

Proper noun

Elgar

  1. (rare) A male given name from Old English.
  2. A surname originating as a patronymic.
    1. Edward Elgar, an English composer.
  • Male given names, equally rare: Algar, Alger

Translations

Further reading
  • “Elgar”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

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