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GirlPronounced German /ˈɪl.zə/; Dutch /ˈɪl.sə/Estonian language family

Ilse

German and Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth, used independently.

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Ilse is a girl name.

Pronunciation: German /ˈɪl.zə/; Dutch /ˈɪl.sə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationGerman /ˈɪl.zə/; Dutch /ˈɪl.sə/
Language familyEstonian

Meaning and history

German and Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth, used independently.

Notes and context

Usage: german, dutch

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