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Elske

From Elisabeth: a biblical name meaning "God's oath".

Meaning and origin

Elske is a Frisian diminutive form of Elisabeth, created by shortening and adding the -ke suffix common in Frisian feminine diminutives.

How to pronounce Elske

Dutch (Netherlands)ELS-kuh /ˈɛlskə/

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