Ilse

Girl

Ilse is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "Bright or shining; a short form of Germanic names containing -il.". It is pronounced IL-zuh. Today it is an uncommon name (popularity 60/100).

Germanic origin · /IL-zuh/ · vintage

Meaning: Bright or shining; a short form of Germanic names containing -il.

Popularity 60/1002 syllablesPeaked 1993→ Stable

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What does Ilse mean?

Ilse means "Bright or shining; a short form of Germanic names containing -il.". It is of Germanic origin.

Is Ilse a boy or girl name?

Ilse is traditionally a girl's name.

How popular is Ilse?

Ilse is an uncommon name, with a popularity score of 60/100. It was most popular in the 1990s.

How is Ilse pronounced?

Ilse is pronounced IL-zuh.

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