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Gisela Meaning

    

What does Gisela mean?

The name Gisela is of Dutch origin.

The meaning of Gisela is "hostage, pledge".

It is also of German origin, where its meaning is "pledge".

Gisela is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 6 letters and 3 syllables and is pronounced Gi-se-la.

The Given Name Gisela

Gisela is a form of Giselle. See Giselle for further details.

Gisela appeals to parents who seek a name with genuine depth.

An auspicious name, it is one that will be admired.

A refined name that will be attractive to parents.

Gisela Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 3,673 in baby name popularity for girls with 41 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 3,705 in baby name popularity for girls with 41 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

View the Gisela Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Gisela has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Gisela to other names.

Gisela Related Names

Gisela is a form of Giselle.

Gisela has the diminutive (nickname) Gisa.

Famous Giselas

    Gisela Numerology

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    It may all be in the numbers.

    The numbers that make up your child's name.

    Numerology may give you some insight.

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    Gisela Name Fun

    Would you like to fingerspell the name Gisela in American Sign Language?

    Then just follow the diagram below.

    Be creative with the name Gisela.

    Just for fun, see the name Gisela in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

    Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Gisela in Nautical Flags page.