Historical FigureGerman1906 – 1967
Ilsa Koch
Nazi war criminal, Buchenwald concentration camp
Biography
A Nazi war criminal and wife of Nazi commandant Karl Otto Koch. She was notorious for her participation in atrocities at Buchenwald concentration camp during World War II.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
German
Born
1906
Died
1967
Thinking about the name
Ilsa
Hebrew origin
“A shortened form of Elisabeth, deriving from the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning 'God's oath' or 'devoted to God.' Ilsa gained international recognition through the character Ilsa Lund in *Casablanca*, lending the name a sophisticated, vintage glamour. It balances brevity with classical roots, appealing to parents who want something both timeless and distinctive.”