Али́са
Alísafeminine
The English name Alice is translated into Russian as Али́са (Alísa). Wiktionary also lists Э́лис (Élis).
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Али́са | Alísa | feminine |
| Э́лис | Élis | feminine |
Али́са is a female given name. It is the standard Russian adaptation of the name Alice.
Which one should you use?
Али́са is the standard Russian version of the name. In contrast, Э́лис is a direct phonetic transliteration of the English name Alice.
How do you pronounce it?
Alísa
Did you know?
- In Russia, Алиса is the name of the most popular virtual assistant, created by Yandex. It is often referred to as the Russian equivalent of Alexa or Siri.
- If you were to use the diminutive or 'cute' form of 'Alice' in a Russian social setting, you might use 'Alisya' or 'Alisochka', which are not used in English.
- The name Алиса appears in the famous Soviet science fiction series 'The Guest from the Future', where the character is a highly intelligent girl from the year 2084.
Examples in context
- Извините, АлисаExcuse me, Alice
- Г-жа АлисаMs. Alice
- Доброе утро, АлисаGood morning, Alice
- Али́са сейчас дома.Alisa seychas doma.Alice is at home now.
- Эту книгу купила Али́са.Etu knigu kupila Alisa.Alice bought this book.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a mutual acquaintance in a cafe.
- Мария MariaА где Али́са?A gde Alisa?And where is Alice?
- Александр AleksandrОна пошла в парк.Ona poshla v park.She went to the park.
- Мария MariaАлександр, ты её видел?Aleksandr, ty yeyo videl?Alexander, did you see her?
- Александр AleksandrДа, я видел её утром.Da, ya videl yeyo utrom.Yes, I saw her this morning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “alice” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
