Gisela name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

Usage: German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gisela

gi-se-la

Meaning: Hostage, Pledge, Arrow and Guarantor

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What does Gisela mean?
Variations of Gisela
How popular is Gisela?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Gisela
Sibling Names for Gisela
Famous People Named Gisela
Lists having Gisela

What does Gisela mean?

Of Old High German and Germanic origin, Outlandish Gisela means "Hostage, Pledge, Arrow or Guarantor" and is bestowed upon baby girls is particulary used in Swedish, Norwegian, German, Finnish and Danish. Gisela is a form of popular Giselle.

Giselle is French form of Gisèle. Of Germanic and Old High German origin, Anomalous Giselle, Giselle means "Arrow, Pledge and Hostage". Gisela is German form of Names Containing the Name Element Gisl.

It is celebrated on May 7th.

How do I pronounce Gisela?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Gisela as gi-se-la.

Variants of Gisela

Gisella, Giselle, Gisèle, Gieselle, Gisa, Giséle, Gazit

Names that rhyme with Gisela

How popular is the name Gisela?

Gisela was among the popular names in Spain. Since emerging in 2002 around 2027 babies have been given the name. At its zenith in 2002, it ranked 56th when 611 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

After 4 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 100 baby names 4 times Gisela used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1915 and over 4003 babies have been given the name in 86 years.

When at its peak in 1995,. But after 86 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low.

Gisela is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use.

In France, it had been in use since 1927 and made it to the top 600 but has appeared since 1987. There are over 100 babies that have been given the name Gisela in France.

However things change on global perspective, Gisela is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 200 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Argentina, Mexico, Mozambique, Cuba, Brazil, Venezuela, Angola, Austria, Peru, Portugal, Switzerland, Dominican Republic, Chile and Tanzania.

At least, 880000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

Year	Rank	Births
2023	3750	40
2022	4174	34
2021	4470	30
2020	3769	38
2019	4250	33
2018	3666	41
2017	3687	41
2016	3408	46
2015	3208	51
2014	3715	41

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Gisela in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	15	458	519
	0	0	0	290
	0	15	1489	1101
	0	15	38	99
	0	0	223	0

Numerological analysis of Gisela

Understanding others is your specialty, but you never expect people to do for you, what you are willing to do for them. You have no problem standing up for what's right, no matter if it concerns you, someone you know or someone you've just met. Focus on spirituality and leave out the material success. You are a born artist even if you won't admit it. Focus on inner peace, balance, harmony, helping those in need, kindness, and love.

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Sibling Names for Gisela

If you're considering naming your baby girl "Gisela," you may be interested in finding sibling names that complement it. Here are some ideas for both boy and girl names that go well with Gisela, from classic to modern and unique.

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Famous people named Gisela

Gisela of Burgundy, a member of the royal Elder House of Welf
Gisela Richter, classical archaeologist and art historian
Gisela Striker, is Professor Emerita of Philosophy and Classics at Harvard University
Gisela Kahn Gresser, American chess player
Gisela Bock, German historian
Gisela Mauermayer, German athlete who competed mainly in the discus
Gisela Kinzel, retired athlete who represented West Germany
Gisela of Swabia, a member of the Conradiner dynasty
Gisela von Arnim, German writer, mainly of fairy tales
Gisela Beyer, retired East German discus thrower
Gisela Beker, artist and painter
Gisela of France, Countess of Ponthieu, daughter of Hugh Capet and Adelaide of Aquitaine
Gisela Harum, Austrian chess master

Gisela of Hungary, first queen consort of Hungary by marriage to Saint Stephen of Hungary
Gisela Stuart, British Labour Party politician
Gisela Valcárcel, Peruvian television hostess, actress
Gisela Kallenbach, German politician
Gisela Dulko, retired Argentine tennis player
Gisela, Spanish pop singer and a Spanish dub actress
Gisela Birkemeyer, retired German sprint runner
Gisela Schlüter in Das Beste aus Zwischenmahlzeit as
Gisela Krauss in Ein echter Hausfrauenfreund as Actress
Gisela May in Die Hallo-Sisters as Actress
Gisela Chipe in Dramatics, Your Honor as Actress
Gisela Peltzer in Herr Lamberthier as Actress
Gisela Schwartz in Unterm Dirndl wird gejodelt as Actress

Gisela Lee in Dawn of the Nekross, Part 1 as Actress
Gisela Van Lacke in Incorregibles as Actress
Gisela Uhlen in Die Ehe der Maria Braun as Actress
Gisela Elsner was a writer born in Nuremberg, Germany.
Actor Gisela Ansky, well-known for movie Nini
Gisela Dali portrayed central role of Mina in 1963 comedy, romance flick Skandala sto nisi tou erota.
In 1945 film, Leuchtende Schatten, Gisela Deege characterized N.
Gisela Fackeldey portrayed vital character of Livia in 1950 comedy and musical film Wer bist du, den ich liebe?.
Gisela Free, from 1956 family, musical flick Max und Moritz, who played Frau Böck.
Gisela Hahn played important role of Milly in 1969 drama and mystery movie Revenge.

Gisela Meyen, from 1953 comedy, family movie Briefträger Müller, who portrayed Mieze.
In 1951, Gisela Schmidting played the role of Steffanie Walden in comedy flick Professor Nachtfalter.
In 1983 comedy, romance film, Kehraus, Gisela Schneeberger portrayed Annerose Waguscheit.
In 1922, Gisela Schönfeld characterized the role of Mimi in flick Tingeltangel.
In 1976, Gisela Siebauer portrayed the role of N in film Paradies.
In 1937 flick, Hahn im Korb, Gisela von Collande played Fräulein Dorn, Hotelsekretärin.
Gisela Werbisek characterized leading character of N in 1926 movie Frau Braier aus Gaya.
Gisela Ponce de León characterized leading role of Edurne in 2017 drama movie El sistema solar.
In 2009 horror and mystery movie, Jarring, Gisela Garbezza portrayed Daria Flores Cox.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Instituto Nacional de Estadística, https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/en/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009&menu=resultados&idp=1254734710990#_tabs-1254736195498
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004

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