The baby name Gissella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒɪˈzɛlə/ (ji-ZEL-uh); Italian/Spanish variant often /dʒiˈsɛlla/ (jee-SEH-lah).
Gissella is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Gissella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒɪˈzɛlə/ (ji-ZEL-uh); Italian/Spanish variant often /dʒiˈsɛlla/ (jee-SEH-lah).
Gissella is Germanic in Origin.
Gissella is a modern spelling variant in the Gisela/Gisella/Giselle family, rooted in the Old High German element gīsal, meaning “pledge” or “hostage,” often softened to “vow.” The name spread through medieval Germanic courts and Christian Europe, carried by royals and saints - most famously Queen Saint Gizella (Gisela) of Hungary, a Bavarian princess of the 11th century - giving it a long, dignified pedigree.
Across languages, related forms include Gisela (German, Spanish, Portuguese), Gisella (Italian), Gizella (Hungarian), and Giselle or Gisèle (French and English), with nicknames such as Gisa, Gigi, Ella, and Zella. The ballet Giselle (1841) further popularized the sound in the modern era. Gissella, with its doubled s, is uncommon but intuitive, favored by parents seeking a distinctive twist while keeping pronunciation clear and heritage intact. The meaning centers on the idea of a solemn pledge or trustworthy promise.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| UY | 0 | #181 | 2 | 2,477 | |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #222 | 18 | 3,650 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #245 | 2 | 3,322 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| PE | 0 | #300 | 11 | 6,350 | |
| CL | 0 | #401 | 11 | 6,867 | |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #485 | 26 | 6,731 |
| CO | 0 | #505 | 6 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #513 | 6 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #539 | 3 | 7,500 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #567 | 7 | 11,342 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #625 | 6 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #737 | 115 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #758 | 188 | 14,861 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #909 | 6 | 8,600 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #925 | 154 | 16,140 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,259 | 9 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,423 | 24 | 9,415 |
Gissella is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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