Gisella - A soft girl name

Gisella is a feminine name of Germanic origin that has remained popular in various countries throughout history. It carries an aura of strength, nobility, and resilience, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a unique and beautiful name for their daughter.

What’s the origin of Gisella

The name Gisella is derived from the Germanic name Gisela, which is composed of the elements “gisil”, meaning “hostage” or “pledge”, and “hild”, meaning “battle”. This suggests that Gisella may have originally been a name given to girls who were held as hostages or pledges to ensure peace between warring tribes.

What’s the meaning of Gisella

Gisella means “hostage” or “pledge” in Germanic.

Variants of Gisella

• Gisela
• Gisele
• Jisela
• Gizela
• Ghisela
• Gesela
• Gesella

Similar names

• Giana
• Gianna
• Giada
• Giulia
• Isabella
• Gabriella
• Natalia
• Sophia
• Emma

Phonetics

Gisella (juh-SEH-la) is a difficult name to pronounce with a soft sonority