📖 About Gisela
Gisela is a Germanic name rooted in the Old High German gisal, meaning "pledge" or "hostage" — from the medieval practice of exchanging noble children as peace guarantors. Common among Frankish and Carolingian royalty, it spread through European aristocracy in the Middle Ages. It ranked in the top 10 in Germany in 1950, and found a second life in Brazil and Portugal in the late 20th century as a stylish variant of Gisele.
📍 Details
- OriginPortuguese, German
- Gender♀ Female
- MeaningVariant of Gisele. Pledge, hostage
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⭐ Famous People
- Gisela of Bavaria — Bavarian princess and Queen of Hungary as wife of King Stephen I, later venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
- Gisela Mota — Mexican politician and mayor of Temixco, Morelos, known for her courageous stand against organized crime.
- Gisela (singer) — Spanish pop and flamenco singer who represented Spain in Eurovision 2008 with the song "Baila el Chiki-chiki".
- Gisela Dulko — Argentine professional tennis player and doubles specialist, winner of multiple Grand Slam doubles titles.