Gisella

Gisella Meaning & Origin

About Gisella
The name Gisella is of Germanic origin and is derived from the elements "gisil" meaning "pledge" or "hostage" and "hild" meaning "battle." Therefore, the name Gisella can be interpreted to mean "pledge of battle" or "hostage of war." It carries connotations of strength, bravery, and resilience, reflecting a person who is determined and willing to face challenges head-on.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gisella are female.

Gisella Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 25.93% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JSL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IH0 S EH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ʤɪˈsɛlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JSL', 'KSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gisella in Braille

Here's how to represent Gisella in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gisella in braille

How to Spell the Name Gisella in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gisella using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gisella in sign language

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