Alise

Alise is a female first name that is considered a modern Latvian variant of Alice and is particularly popular in the Baltic region.

What does the name Alise mean?

The name Alise, also in the forms Alîse or Âlíse, translates to 'of noble descent', 'the noble one', or 'the aristocratic one'. Its roots lie in Old High German, where it is often associated with the name Adelheid. The two components of the name consist of 'adal' meaning 'noble', 'aristocratic', or 'of noble lineage' and 'heit' meaning 'kind', 'manner', or 'origin'. Other variants include Alis, Alisa, Alissa, Alisanne, Alisha, Alishaa, as well as Old High German and Hungarian forms like Alisz or Alischia.

Where does the name Alise come from?

The name Alise has its roots in Old High German and carries meanings such as 'the noble one' or 'of noble origin'. The word components consist of 'adal', which means 'noble' or 'aristocratic', and 'heit', which stands for 'kind' or 'origin'. Alise is common in various Baltic languages such as Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian.

How do you pronounce Alise?

The name Alise has a clear and structured pronunciation, which is usually rendered as 'A-li-se' [aˈliːzə]. The open A at the beginning gives the sound a sense of spaciousness, while the stressed syllable with the long I adds brightness. The ending '-se' sounds soft and gentle, making Alise modern and feminine - present, harmonious, and sonically clear.

When is the name day of Alise?

Alise is celebrated on February 5, March 25, and December 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Alise is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 2,438th. In the last ten years, Alise has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,540th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,654th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ali / Alis

Similar first names

Aalisha