Girl name
Gisela name meaning
“pledge, bond of assurance”
Gisela is a feminine name from the Germanic element gīsal, meaning a pledge or bond of assurance. The source element can also refer to a hostage securing an agreement. Gisela became an independent name in several European languages, retaining a meaning associated with a pledge or guarantee.
What does Gisela mean?
Pledge, bond of assurance
In Indonesian: janji, jaminan ikatan
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Gisela
From the Germanic element gīsal, meaning a pledge or a hostage securing an agreement. Gisela became an independent name in several European languages.
Name combinations with Gisela
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gisela, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Gisela: pledge, bond of assurance
- Widayanti: knowledgeable
- Dianing: lamp, light
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Meaning of each word
- Gisela: pledge, bond of assurance
- Dara: a maiden, an unmarried young woman
- Laras: accord; musical harmony
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Gisela Sutrasno
Meaning of each word
- Gisela: pledge, bond of assurance
- Sutrasno: good, loving affection
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Meaning of each word
- Maya: illusion, an apparent reality
- Gisela: pledge, bond of assurance
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
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Gisela Vina
Meaning of each word
- Gisela: pledge, bond of assurance
- Vina: the vina stringed instrument
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Meaning of each word
- Gisela: pledge, bond of assurance
- Ulandari: moon
- Anggraini: name of a female wayang character
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How to pronounce Gisela
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦶꦱꦺꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮤᮞᮨᮜ |
Is Gisela a girl’s name?
Yes, Gisela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Gisela ranks #2,115 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Gisela
Famous people named Gisela
- Gisela Cindy · b. 1994
- Gisela Gwen Michelle · b. 2004
- Gisela Aventia Bedewoda · b. 1992
- Gisela Tuange · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Gisela
What is the meaning of Gisela?
Gisela means pledge, bond of assurance. From the Germanic element gīsal, meaning a pledge or a hostage securing an agreement. Gisela became an independent name in several European languages.
Is Gisela a girl’s name?
Yes, Gisela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gisela?
Gisela is of European origin.
How many syllables does Gisela have?
Gisela has 3 syllables (Gi-se-la) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gisela?
Gisela ranks #2,115 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gisela?
Some ideas: Gisela Widayanti Dianing; Gisela Dara Laras; Gisela Sutrasno.
Famous people named Gisela?
Notable people named Gisela include Gisela Cindy, Gisela Gwen Michelle, Gisela Aventia Bedewoda.
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