Els
From Hebrew: "God's oath", via the longer form Elisabeth.
Meaning and origin
Els is the Dutch shortened form of Elisabeth, a Hebrew name with ancient roots.
How to pronounce Els
| Dutch (Netherlands) | els /ɛls/ |
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