Gissel

Gissel Meaning & Origin

About Gissel
The name "Gissel" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "gísl," meaning "pledge" or "hostage." It is a unisex name that carries the connotation of being a symbol of peace or a guarantee of safety. As a name, Gissel represents someone who is trustworthy, reliable, and committed to maintaining harmony and security in their relationships and surroundings.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gissel are female.

Gissel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 87.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JSL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/gissel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JSL', 'KSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gissel in Braille

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

The name Gissel in braille

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

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

The name Gissel in sign language

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