Ilsa
ILL-suh
Popularity
#9800
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
895
Peak Year
#34 in 2011
First Recorded
1943
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A German name, a short form of Elisabeth, meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'oath of God'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Ilsa Lund
Fictional character from the film Casablanca.
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