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Elise
EE-lees
Elise (name) means a feminine given name, a French short form of Elizabeth. Example: “Beethoven dedicated "Für Elise" to a woman named Elise.”
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A feminine given name, a French short form of Elizabeth.
"Beethoven dedicated "Für Elise" to a woman named Elise."
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Etymology
Comes from French Élise or German Elise, both of which are variants of Elisabeth.
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What does “Elise” mean?
The word “Elise” means a feminine given name, a French short form of Elizabeth.
How do you pronounce “Elise”?
“Elise” is pronounced EE-lees (/ˈiːliːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Elise” in a sentence?
Here is “Elise” used in a sentence: “Beethoven dedicated "Für Elise" to a woman named Elise.”
What part of speech is “Elise”?
“Elise” is a name.
Is “Elise” a common word?
“Elise” is an uncommon word in modern English.
