What Does the Name Ælfheah Mean
The name Ælfheah comes from Anglo-Saxon roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ælfheah below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ælfheah Name Meaning
Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements ælf "elf" and heah "high". This was the name of an 11th-century archbishop of Canterbury, a saint and martyr, who is commonly known as Alphege or Elphege.
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