Gisela

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Gisela means "pledge, hostage" in Old German. It also means "bright promise" or "oath of God" in other regions.
Pronunciation
GEE-zə-la(German)
The name is pronounced "gee-zeh-lah" in German, with the stress on the first syllable.
khee-SEH-la(Spanish)
Popularity
Gisela is not among the most popular baby names in the world. It ranked 854th in the United States in 2020.

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Cartoon of Gisela

Gisela Name meanings & History

Gisela means "pledge, hostage" in Old German. It also means "bright promise" or "oath of God" in other regions. German, Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese form of Giselle. Gisela is commonly used as a first name for girls in Germany and other countries with Germanic heritage. It is also used by people who appreciate its elegant sound and rich history.

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

Synonyms of Gisela:

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

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

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Environment,Enlighten,Expressive,Entertain

L: Lover,Lazy,Languid,Luscious,Lovely,Liaison,Legal

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Action,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious

Gisela is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Gisela include Gisela Dulko, an Argentine former professional tennis player, and Gisela Mota Ocampo, a Mexican politician who served as the Mayor of Temixco until she was assassinated in 2016.

2.) Gisela (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) a form of Giselle.

Other Forms: Giselah, Giselda, Giselia, Gisella, Gisellah, Gissela, Gissella, Gysela, Gysella


3.) GISELA (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Dutch cognate of the Germanic Giselle, which is derived from gisil (pledge). (GEE-SEHL-AH)


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