Elise
Elise is a Christian girl name of French, from Hebrew origin, meaning “My God is an oath”.
| Meaning | My God is an oath |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French, from Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | eh-LEES |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, Norway, United States, Belgium |
Meaning and origin of Elise
Elise is a French short form of Élisabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'. It has been used as a name in its own right since the nineteenth century and is popular in France, Scandinavia and the English-speaking world. Beethoven's piano piece Für Elise has made the name widely recognised.
Is Elise a Christian name?
As a form of Elizabeth, Elise is linked to Saint Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, though it is often chosen for its sound.
How popular is Elise?
Steadily used in Europe and North America.
Gifts with the name Elise
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Spellings and variants of Elise
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elise mean?
Elise means 'My God is an oath'. It is of French, from Hebrew origin.
Is Elise a Christian name?
As a form of Elizabeth, Elise is linked to Saint Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, though it is often chosen for its sound.
How do you pronounce Elise?
Elise is pronounced eh-LEES.
Is Elise a boy or girl name?
Elise is usually a girl name.