Weisse

Weisse is a term used in German-speaking contexts with multiple, distinct meanings. Etymologically, it relates to the adjective for color white and appears in various compound forms and proper names. In contemporary German orthography, the color white is written weiß; the spelling weisse can be found in older texts, transliterations, or as part of proper nouns such as surnames and place names.

As a surname, Weisse occurs in German-speaking regions and can appear in historical records, genealogies, and contemporary documents. It is one of several names derived from a color or descriptive term.

In beverage terminology, Weisse is a familiar shorthand for Weißbier, the Bavarian wheat beer. In English-language discussions, "Weisse" may appear as an alternative spelling or branding, though the standard modern term is Weißbier or Weizenbier. Weißbier is typically pale and cloudy and brewed with a high proportion of malted wheat, and it is closely associated with Bavaria.

In other uses, the term may appear in names of towns, districts, or institutions, particularly in German-speaking areas, where Weisse forms part of compound place names or family names. Overall, Weisse functions primarily as a linguistic variant tied to color and as a proper name within cultural and regional contexts.