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Ailís

“noble, kind”

About the name Ailís

Ailís is an Irish girls’ name meaning ‘noble’ or ‘kind’. It is derived from the Old French name Adélaïde, which comes from Germanic adal, ‘noble’, and heid, ‘kind’ or ‘sort’, and it is the Irish form of Alice. The name reached Ireland after the Anglo-Norman settlement. It is commonly used in Ireland as a feminine name and is pronounced AL-eesh. Related forms include Ailish and Alis.

Meaning
noble, kind
Origin
Irish
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
AH-lish(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Ailis
  • Ailish

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Middle names for Ailís

  • Ailís Mae
  • Ailís Rose
  • Ailís Claire
  • Ailís Fiona
  • Ailís Brigid

Questions about Ailís

What does Ailís mean?
Ailís is an Irish name meaning "noble, kind".
How do you pronounce Ailís?
Ailís is pronounced AH-lish, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Ailís?
Variants of Ailís include Ailis, Ailish.

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