Ilsa
German · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ilsa
The name Ilsa is a German and Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning "God is my oath" from the Hebrew root *Elisheva*.
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Etymology
The name Ilsa is a German and Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning "God is my oath" from the Hebrew root *Elisheva*. It is primarily used in German-speaking and Nordic cultures, with notable historical context from the character Ilsa Lund in the 1942 film *Casablanca*, though it has no specific religious association.
Ilsa currently ranks #5,622 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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