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Gisela

Gee-ZEH-lah

Popularity

#4302

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

4,209

Peak Year

#160 in 1995

First Recorded

1915

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Germanic origin, meaning "pledge" or "hostage."

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GigiEllaGisa

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Gisela Dulko

    Argentine professional tennis player

  • Gisela Valcárcel

    Peruvian television presenter

Nicknames

GigiEllaGisa

Spelling Variations

GiselleGisella

Similar Names

IsabellaGabrielaDanielaAriela

Personality Traits

LoyalElegantDeterminedCharming

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