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GirlPronounced French /liz/; English /ˈlis/; English /ˈliz/Dutch language family

Lise

Short form of Elisabeth or Elizabeth.

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Lise is a girl name.

Pronunciation: French /liz/; English /ˈlis/; English /ˈliz/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationFrench /liz/; English /ˈlis/; English /ˈliz/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Short form of Elisabeth or Elizabeth.

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Usage: french, swedish, norwegian, danish, english

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