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GirlDutch & Flemish

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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