Erla

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Erla is a feminine version of the male name Erlendur, which means 'foreigner' or 'from another land' in Icelandic.
Pronunciation
The name is pronounced 'ER-lah'.
UR-lə(English)
Popularity
Erla is not a popular name globally, with only a handful of babies being given this name each year.

cartoon of the name Erla
Cartoon of Erla

Erla Name meanings & History

The name Erla is a feminine version of the male name Erlendur, which means 'foreigner' or 'from another land' in Icelandic. Scandinavian feminine form of Jarl (compare Erle), and an English feminine form of Earl. This also coincides with the Icelandic and Faroese name for a type of bird, commonly known as "wagtail" in English (erla (or maríuerla) being derived from Old Norse ertla). Erla is used predominantly in Iceland, but can also be found in other parts of Scandinavia and other countries that appreciate the Icelandic language and culture.

Zodiac Sign of Erla: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Erla:

E: Expressive,Enliven,Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Entertain

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

L: Legal,Luscious,Liaison,Lovely,Lover,Languid,Lazy

A: Action,Argumentative,Aggressive,Ambitious,Angry,Assertive

Erla is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Informal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Erla (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) playful


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