Telse

Telse is a female first name that has its origin in North Frisian. It is regarded as a Low German diminutive of Else, to which the initial letter "T-" has been added. Else, in turn, is a short form of the name Elisabeth, which originally traces back to the Hebrew names Elisheva or Elischeba.

What does the name Telse mean?

The name Telse has its roots in North Frisian and is considered a diminutive of Else, enhanced by the initial "T-". This short form is associated with the name Elisabeth, whose origin lies in the Hebrew terms ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע). The meaning of the name in German can be translated as "my God has sworn", "God is my oath", or "God is abundance". The ancient Hebrew word composition consists of ʾēl (אֵל) for "God" and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for "oath", "vow", or the number "seven", which represents abundance. The name was likely formed as a shortening of "St. Elisabeth", with only the "T" retained and combined with Else. A notable bearer of the name was "Telse von Hochwürden", who led the Ditmarschen in a conflict against Danish troops and other warriors. The name appears in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. In the Old Testament, Aaron's wife is named Elisheva, while in the New Testament, Elisabeth is the mother of John the Baptist and the wife of the priest Zechariah. Elisabeth and its variants are among the most common first names worldwide. Other forms include Elisa, Ellisa, Ellisabeth, Ellissya, Ellisif, Elssa, Elsche, Elsabe, Elsabea, Ellise, Jelsha, Jelisa, Telsche, Telsa, and Telseke.

Where does the name Telse come from?

The name Telse has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language and means "my God has sworn". The ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Telse?

The pronunciation of the name Telse is similar to Telsa and is rendered as "Tel-se" [ˈtɛlzə]. The name begins compact and focused, while the voiced "s" in the middle creates a softer connection. The final "-e" provides a gentle fading. Overall, Telse conveys a calmer and softer sound than Telsa and appears reserved and harmonious.

When is the name day of Telse?

The name day for Telse is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Telse is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of most common girls' names. Its highest placement was in 2014 at rank 4,003. Over the last ten years, Telse has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name is at 8,440th. When considering global popularity, Telse ranks 20,962nd in Switzerland.

Nicknames & pet names

Telli

Similar first names

Telsche