Ilse

At a Glance: Name: Ilse – Meaning: form of Elisabeth: God is my oath – Origin: German – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: IL-suh

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Ilse is the German form of Elisabeth, carrying the meaning "God is my oath." It's pronounced IL-suh, and it has an old-world, well-traveled feel — the kind of name that sounds like it's been passed down rather than picked from a current list. If you want something with real history behind it, Ilse fits.

Meaning & Origin of Ilse

Meaning: Form of elisabeth: god is my oath.

Origin: German.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ilse

Phonetic: IL-suh   IPA: /ˈɪlsə/

Popularity of Ilse

Ilse peaked at #1516 in 1994, when 103 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #4929, with just 27 babies named Ilse that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ilse mean?

Form of elisabeth: god is my oath. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ilse)

How do you pronounce Ilse?

Ilse is pronounced IL-suh (IPA: /ˈɪlsə/).

Is Ilse a popular name right now?

Ilse peaked at #1516 in 1994 and is ranked #4929 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)

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