Ilsa: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Ilsa | Girls
Origin of the name Ilsa:
Originally a pet form of Elizabeth, Elsa is now in common use as an independent given name and was popularized as the name of the affectionate lioness in the book and film Born Free.
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The tragic heroine in Casablanca
Ilse Burnley is the title character's best friend in L.M. Montgomery's "Emily of New Moon" series.
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Friendly?
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