Gijs

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Gijs is a diminutive of the name Gideōn, which means "mighty warrior" in Hebrew.
Pronunciation
GHAYS
The name Gijs is pronounced as "HYS" in Dutch.
Popularity
The name Gijs is not very common outside of the Netherlands. In 2021, it ranked as the 105th most popular boys' name in the country.

cartoon of the name Gijs
Cartoon of Gijs

Gijs Name meanings & History

The name Gijs is a diminutive of the name Gideōn, which means "mighty warrior" in Hebrew. Short form of Gijsbert. The name Gijs is primarily used in the Netherlands and is seldom found in other parts of the world.

Zodiac Sign of Gijs: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gijs:

G: Gregarious,Goof-off,Genuine,Go-getter

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

J: Joy,Journal,Jester,Justice,Judicial,Journey

S: Status,Success,Sensuality,Solidity,Security,Sex,Social Standing

Gijs is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Gijs include Gijs Scholten van Aschat, a Dutch actor, and Gijs de Jong, a Dutch soccer player.

Related Names to Gijs

Other related names of Gijs include Guido, Gideon, Gidon, Gadi, Gyati, and Guy.