Elf - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Elf

elf'elf'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Mischievous

MEANING

A mythical creature of folklore

ORIGIN

Germanic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Old English 'ælf', related to Old Norse 'álfr' and German 'Alp'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Elves are often depicted as magical and playful beings in folklore.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Elves have been a part of Germanic mythology and later popularized in literature and fantasy settings.

🇩🇪German
Soft

MEANING

A supernatural being or spirit

ORIGIN

Germanic

ETYMOLOGY

From Old High German 'alb', referring to a spirit or goblin.

CULTURAL NOTES

In German folklore, elves were often considered mischievous spirits.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Elves were integrated into medieval Germanic folklore as spirits believed to influence human affairs.

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