Ghisella
gh(i)-sella,
ghis(el)-la
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Pledge; Hostage
Ghisella is a feminine name that’s a variant of the Italian Gisella. Coming from the Old German element gisal, it translates to “hostage” or “pledge.” We know baby is going to have your heart captive when they join your family. A name like Ghisella can be your personal pledge to them that they’ll always be safe and secure with you.
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Sources
Behind the Name, Gisella, April 2022
Behind the Name, Giselle, December 2022
WordSense Dictionary, Giselle
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Gisela
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