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Ilse

Girl · Hebrew · Short name

Meaning
My God is an oath, God is abundance
Pronunciation
EEL-seh
Origin
Hebrew

German diminutive of Elisabeth, from Hebrew 'Elisheva'.

Popularity
Uncommon in Germany (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, German

Commonly used in: Germany, Netherlands, Austria

Alternate spellings

  • ElseGerman

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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