Message: "Re: Elske" - Behind the Name

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Re: Elske

by Kate

8/1/2008, 12:34 PM

I've seen the name Elske on a Dutch girl. I'm pretty sure it was short for Elisabeth.

- Anne (guest) +1

8/3/2008, 4:38 AM

You're right. Elske is rather a common name in Holland. It's an abbreviation of Els or Elisabeth.
(Dutch pronunciation: ELS-kuh)

- Lily8

8/3/2008, 1:11 PM

ahh it is used in Holland ? Is it used for young girls or an old lady's name ? just wondering

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