Origin, Meaning, And History Of Gisella
Gisella is a baby girl’s name that has Hungarian roots and means ‘pledge’ and ‘hostage.’ The name, interestingly, may also have a Germanic origin. Gisella is said to be a variation of the nameGiselle. It could also be an Italian name derived from the variant Giselle.
Some adorable nicknames for Gisella could be Gizzy,Gigi,Zella, and Gissela. The phonetic spelling of the name is jee-ZEHL-la.
The name Gisella is also associated with a variant spelling Gisela. Gisela married St. Stephan I, the first king of Hungary, and became the Queen Consort. This marriage had a massive effect on the Christian religion in Hungary as Gisela built many churches and convents for the people. Queen Gisela died around 1060, but she is still a very popular figure in Hungary, where people look up to her as an inspiration to love God and lead a fruitful life(1).
Some well-known figures bearing the name Gisella includeGisella Sofio, an Italian actress who worked with many renowned Italian directors of her time.Gisella Anastasiais a pop singer from Indonesia and runner-up of the reality show Indonesia Idol. Another famous personality isGisella Perl, a Hungarian Jewish gynecologist who was deported in 1944 to the Auschwitz camp, where she helped women with gynecological treatment, andGisella Delle Graziewas an Italian composer who composed two operas in Turin and Trieste(2).
The name is rare and has not been seen much in pop culture. However, the name has a deep meaning and would be a classy choice for your little girl.
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Famous People With The Name Gisella
- Gisella FloreaniniItalian teacher, politician and member of the Italian Parliament from 1948- 1958
- Gisella MarengoItalian actress and producer, known for her performance in films like Mary and Baaria.
- Gisella DuartePeruvian volleyball player, played in the 1994 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship.
Gisella On The Popularity Chart
While it was not very common initially, the name Gisella began to gain popularity in the 2000s. See the graphs below for further details.
Popularity Over Time
The name started slow on the popularity chart and reached its peak in 2009. Since then, it has gone down a little.
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The name improved its ranking from the 2000s and did its best in 2009 where it was positioned at 2,712.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Gisella
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Gisella?
The name Gisella means the name means pladge.
2. What is the origin of the name Gisella?
Gisella has a Germanic and Hungarian origin.
