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Ilse

American  
[il-suh] / ˈɪl sə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Elizabeth.


Example Sentences

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“The problem was, Shein and Temu became the fundamental leaders of fast fashion,” said Ilse Metchek, former president of the California Fashion Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2025

Fred Segal also failed to amplify its online presence, which hurt the brand’s relevance, said Ilse Metchek, an industry analyst and former president of the California Fashion Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2024

The desk remained in Bavaria with Ulrich von Hassell’s wife, Ilse, who was von Tirpitz’s daughter, and remained in her possession when she testified during the Nuremberg Trials about the execution of her husband.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023

Customs and Border Protection agents referred a passenger car for a secondary inspection because driver Ilse Georgina Herrera had an expired permanent residency card.

From Washington Times • Jun. 17, 2023

Not long after the incident with the SS boyfriend, Ilse manages to ask me how old I am.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron