Ilse Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ilse Name at a Glance

Name	Ilse
Meaning	Oath of God. Noble. A German diminutive of the name Elizabeth.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ilse Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ilse means “Oath of God. Noble. A German diminutive of the name Elizabeth”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ilse Name Origin

Our database records Ilse under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ilse a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ilse is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ilse

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