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At a Glance
- Meaning
- My God is an oath (form of Elizabeth)
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ih-LEES
Elise is a French name that carries the meaning "my God is an oath" and is a form of Elizabeth. It's pronounced ih-LEES, and it reads as a classic, romantic, storybook kind of name for a girl, with a timeless feel that suits both a nursery and a grown-up.
Meaning & Origin of Elise
Meaning: My God is an oath (form of Elizabeth).
Origin: French.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Elise
ih-LEESIPA /ɪˈliːs/
Popularity of Elise
Elise ranked #252 in the U.S. in 2024, with 1,266 babies given the name. Its peak was #152 in 2012, when 2,121 babies were named Elise.
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FAQ
What does the name Elise mean?
My God is an oath (form of Elizabeth). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Elise?
Elise is pronounced ih-LEES (IPA: /ɪˈliːs/).
Is Elise a popular name right now?
Elise peaked at #152 in 2012 and is ranked #252 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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