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Gisela: Meaning & Origin

Gisela is a girl name of Germany origin meaning “Pledge; hostage.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

GEE-zah-lah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

66/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 34% of popular names.

Nicknames

GisiElla

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

33%
70
2010
47
Current
#28
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Gisela Anne
  • Gisela Marie
  • Gisela Sophie

Famous Namesakes

  • Gisela of Bavaria, a historical queen