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The baby name Gisele is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EN: /dʒɪˈzɛl/ (ji-ZEL); FR: /ʒizɛl/ (zhee-ZEL).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: EN: /dʒɪˈzɛl/ (ji-ZEL); FR: /ʒizɛl/ (zhee-ZEL)

What is the meaning of the name Gisele ?

The baby name Gisele is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EN: /dʒɪˈzɛl/ (ji-ZEL); FR: /ʒizɛl/ (zhee-ZEL).

Gisele is in Origin.

Gisele is the Portuguese and modern English spelling of a medieval Germanic name deriving from Old High German gīsal "pledge, hostage" (a person given as surety), hence the sense "pledge" or "oath." It entered Romance languages through Frankish influence, yielding French Gisèle and later the popular double-L form Giselle. The German and Spanish form is Gisela, while Italian often uses Gisella.

The name was borne by early medieval nobility across Central Europe, notably several princesses and queens named Gisela, including the Bavarian-born queen of Hungary, Gisela (Gizella), which aided its prestige. It resurfaced internationally in the 19th century alongside the Romantic ballet Giselle (1841) and found broader Anglophone use in the 20th century. Today Gisele is familiar worldwide, helped by Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen. Variants and diminutives include Giselle, Gisèle, Gisela, Gisella, Gizella, and Gisa; all share the core meaning of "pledge."

Gisele has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Gisele

Gisele Bündchen Actor · Born 1980 · Brazil Gisele Bündchen is a Brazilian supermodel and actress, best known for her work as a Victoria's Secret Angel. She has appeared in films like 'The Devil Wears Prada' and 'Taxi'. Gisele is also recognized for her environmental activism and philanthropic efforts. Gisèle Casadesus Actor · Born 1914 · France Gisèle Casadesus was a French actress best known for her work with the Comédie-Française, where she was a member for over 70 years. She appeared in films like 'La Tête en friche' and 'Sous le figuier', showcasing her talent well into her later years. Her career spanned both stage and screen, making her a beloved figure in French cinema and theater.

Gisele – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BI Girls 0 #32 2 726
AZ 0 #43 1 706
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
CM 0 #50 7 2,592
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
AO 0 #76 2 2,729
BR Girls 0 #95 5,337 12,708
CM Girls 0 #101 1,067 11,671
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
BR 0 #110 334 5,969
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
LU Girls 0 #161 25 4,850
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
UY 0 #179 4 2,477
AR 0 #186 8 2,915
AO Girls 0 #195 15 4,575
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
JP Girls 0 #224 22 6,592
PT 0 #237 10 4,161
GR Girls 0 #246 4 6,293
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
Canada Girls 2024 #252 34 2,795
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
TW Girls 0 #263 14 8,139
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
DK Girls 0 #325 5 7,429
MU Girls 0 #328 24 8,539
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PT Girls 0 #374 78 7,952
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Girls 2016 #405 4 3,228
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
AR Girls 0 #419 203 8,289
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
CL 0 #429 6 6,867
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
LB 0 #446 223 13,263
UY Girls 0 #462 49 6,731
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
PS Girls 0 #496 28 10,981
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
KW Girls 0 #503 13 19,177
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
CM Boys 0 #509 42 12,054
PA Girls 0 #510 9 9,861
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
AE Girls 0 #533 21 20,968
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
SG Girls 0 #560 27 18,916
IL Girls 0 #563 55 11,648
CR Girls 0 #568 6 11,342
BO Girls 0 #594 18 9,488
HK Girls 0 #595 21 16,104
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IT 0 #693 22 4,183
BR Boys 0 #698 54 12,213
Finland Girls 2026 #729 10 3,895
SY 0 #761 7 11,684
Germany Girls 0 #813 26 4,949
TN 0 #813 17 13,765
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
CL Girls 0 #822 30 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #858 59 8,487
Spain Girls 0 #869 115 5,561
NL Girls 0 #909 47 5,933
PE Girls 0 #911 33 14,861
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
EG Girls 0 #948 12 14,742
MY Girls 0 #972 23 24,821
SA Girls 0 #1,007 8 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,052 27 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,072 70 25,928
MA 0 #1,103 26 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,145 39 17,781
DZ 0 #1,167 10 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,222 225 9,415
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619

Gisele is popular in 62 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
France
AE
AO

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People also ask about Gisele

Gisele is predominantly a girl's name.
Gisele is a 2 syllable name, pronounced EN: /dʒɪˈzɛl/ (ji-ZEL); FR: /ʒizɛl/ (zhee-ZEL).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Giselle, Gisèle, Gisela, Gizella, Gisa and Gigi.
Yes — Gisele ranked #252 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Gisele ranks highest in Canada (#252 in 2024).
Gisele's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #291 in 2014 to #252 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 2 notable people named Gisele are in our database, including Gisele Bündchen (Actor), Gisèle Casadesus (Actor).