Heloise
Heloise (name) means a female given name of French origin. Example: “Heloise is remembered for her intense correspondence with the philosopher Peter Abelard.”
How to use Heloise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French first name, famous from the medieval love story of Heloise and Abelard.
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_____ is remembered for her intense correspondence with the philosopher Peter Abelard.
Etymology
From medieval French Héloïse, historically linked to the doublet name Eloise.
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What does “Heloise” mean?
The word “Heloise” means a female given name of French origin. In plain terms, a French first name, famous from the medieval love story of Heloise and Abelard.
How do you pronounce “Heloise”?
“Heloise” is pronounced heh-loh-EEZ (/hɛləʊˈiːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Heloise” in a sentence?
Here is “Heloise” used in a sentence: “Heloise is remembered for her intense correspondence with the philosopher Peter Abelard.”
What part of speech is “Heloise”?
“Heloise” is a name.
Where does the word “Heloise” come from?
The word “Heloise” comes from French. From medieval French Héloïse, historically linked to the doublet name Eloise.