The baby name Gissele is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /dʒɪˈzɛl/ (ji-ZEL); French: /ʒi.zɛl/ (zhee-ZEL).
Gissele is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Gissele is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /dʒɪˈzɛl/ (ji-ZEL); French: /ʒi.zɛl/ (zhee-ZEL).
Gissele is Germanic in Origin.
Gissele is a modern respelling of Giselle, the French feminine form of medieval Germanic Gisela, built on the Old High German element gīsal, meaning “pledge” or “hostage” - often understood today as “vow” or “guarantee.” The name traveled through Frankish and Bavarian nobility; bearers include Queen (Saint) Gisela of Hungary, helping sustain its prestige across Central Europe.
The French form Gisèle re-entered fashion in the 19th century, helped by the 1841 Romantic ballet Giselle, and spread to English-speaking countries in the 20th century. Gissele aligns with contemporary English spellings; pronunciation typically matches ji-ZEL. Close variants and spellings include Giselle, Gisselle, Gisele (Portuguese, also used in English), Gisèle (French), Gisela (German, Spanish, Catalan), and Gizelle. Nicknames range from Gigi and Elle to Zella. The name conveys a refined, continental feel while preserving the core sense of a solemn pledge.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #501 | 10 | 6,731 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #512 | 7 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #558 | 3 | 11,671 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #813 | 39 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #903 | 39 | 12,708 |
| United States | Girls | 2016 | #933 | 6 | 9,437 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 5 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 10 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,165 | 19 | 17,781 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
Gissele is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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