Alis

The first name Alis (Alís) can be used for both men and women and represents a Danish and Welsh variant of Alice. Additionally, it is often used as a short form of Alissa. In Germany, however, the form Adelheid is more widely used.

What does the name Alis mean?

Alis (Alís) is a first name suitable for both men and women and is regarded as a Danish and Welsh form of Alice. It is also used as a short form of Alissa. The meaning of the name can be interpreted as "of noble birth," "of noble character," or "the noble one," "the noble lady," or "the aristocrat." Its roots lie in the Old High German language area, where it derives from the terms adal, meaning "noble," "distinguished," or "of noble descent," and heit, meaning "the kind," "the manner," or "the origin." Originally, the name emerged as a girl's name in the Middle French region and developed from the Old French Aalis or the Norman Aliz. Other variants include Alisa, Alissa, Alisanne, Alisha, Alishaa, Alisz (Hungarian), Alischia, Alischa, Alise, Alisca, Alisia, Alissia, Älisia, Alishia, Alisya, Alisi, and Alisja.

Where does the name Alis come from?

The name Alis has Old High German roots and is both a female and male first name. Meanings such as "of noble birth" or "the noble one" are associated with it. The word components come from Old High German: adal means "noble," "distinguished," "the nobility," or "of noble descent," while heit stands for "the kind," "the manner," "the form," or "the origin." The languages in which Alis appears include Danish, Cornish, and Welsh.

How do you pronounce Alis?

The pronunciation of Alis is clear and concise. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "A-lis" [ˈaːlɪs] or [ˈaːlis]. The long A sound conveys expansiveness and calm, while the soft "-lis" forms a gentle yet distinctly audible ending. These characteristics give Alis a simple, modern touch and make it harmonious and present.

When is the name day of Alis?

Alis celebrates its name day on February 5, March 25, and December 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Alis is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2022, reaching 1,786th place. Over the last ten years, Alis has been used as a first name about 90 times, placing it 2,711th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 3,225th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ali / Aliser

Famous people

• Alis A. Rasmussen (American writer)
• Alis Guggenheim (Swiss painter)
• Alis Koekkoek (Dutch politician)
• Alis Lesley (American singer)
• Alis Vidūnas (Lithuanian politician)