Ingelis

Ingelis is a female first name that is common in Denmark and Sweden. It is composed of the names Inge and Lis. Inge is considered the German form of Inga.

What does the name Ingelis mean?

The name Ingelis is a combination of the Danish and Swedish names Inge and Lis. Inge means 'dedicated to Ingwio', which traces back to the Old High German term ingi, ingwio, or ingwaz, referring to a god of the Germans, the fertility and tribal god Ingwio. Lis, on the other hand, is a Low German form of Lisa, considered a short form of the biblical name Elisabeth. The meaning of Lis is 'God is abundance', derived from the Old Hebrew words ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'vow', or 'seven' (which symbolizes abundance). Other variants include Ingelise and Ingaliesa.

Where does the name Ingelis come from?

The first name Ingelis has its roots in Old High German and carries the meanings 'dedicated to Ingwio' and 'God is abundance'. The Old Hebrew origins are found in the terms ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'vow', or 'seven' (the number of abundance). The name is composed of elements from Inge and Lis. The languages in which this name is common are Danish and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Ingelis?

In-ge-lis, with the 'In' being short and stressed.

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the first name Ingelis is distributed differently regionally. In Germany, it can be found in the federal states of Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate at 33.3%. In Austria, it is represented in Upper Austria and Tyrol at 50.0% each. In Switzerland, Ingelis is found 100.0% in Fribourg. If your name is Ingelis, it would be helpful if you could share your home region to further expand the statistics.