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Name Origin

Gisele is a French feminine given name, a variant of the Germanic name Gisèle. It traditionally means 'pledge' or 'hostage'.

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Famous People

Gisèle Bündchen (1980-)

Model

  • One of the highest-paid models in the world
  • Victoria's Secret Angel from 2000 to 2007
  • Appeared on over 1,200 magazine covers

Gisèle Halimi (1927-2020)

Lawyer, feminist activist

  • Known for defending women's rights and opposing the death penalty
  • Won landmark cases against abortion laws and female genital mutilation
  • Member of the French Senate from 1981 to 1997