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Elise

eh-LEEZ

Popularity

#252

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

73,875

Peak Year

#2,126 in 2012

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A French and German short form of Elisabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'God is my oath'.

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ElleLisa

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Elise Neal

    American actress

  • Elise Christie

    British short track speed skater

Nicknames

ElleLisa

Spelling Variations

EliseElyseElisa

Similar Names

AliceLouiseSophieClaire

Personality Traits

gracefulintelligentkindcharming

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