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Name Origin

Gisela is a German given name of Germanic origin. It is a variant of the name Gisella, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'. In some interpretations, it can also signify 'bright pledge' due to its association with the Old High German word 'gisil', meaning 'promise' or 'oath'.

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Famous People

Gisela Valcárcel

Peruvian television presenter and actress

  • Known for her long-running talk show, 'Gisela's Show'.