Meaning: European form of Giselle
The story
Gisela belongs to the Giselle family and is used in German, Dutch, Spanish, Catalan and Portuguese. Its breadth of use does not turn these languages into separate origins.
Nicknames
- Gigi
- Gisi
Spellings & variants
- Giselle
- Gisele
- Gisella
- Gizella
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Gisela comes from Old German.
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Uncertain; Germanic elements involving a path or journey
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Peaceful ruler, through Frederick
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Saxon
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Pet form of Elisabeth or Benedetta
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Unceasing; vigorous; brave
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