Ilse
[ˈɪl.zə]Meaning
german and dutch diminutive of elisabeth, used independently
Background Story
Ilse is a Germanic feminine given name, technically a German diminutive of Elisabeth that functions as a given name in its own right. Behind the Name also records it as a Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth. It is used chiefly in Austria, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, South Africa and the Scandinavian countries including Finland.
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