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How to Pronounce Gisela

Gisela / heesehlah /

The name Gisela is a Female name of Spanish origin meaning "Hostage; pledge". It is pronounced heesehlah.

Spanish Female

Gisela is a Spanish name meaning "Hostage; pledge". Gisela is of Germanic origin. It derives from the Germanic element 'gisal' meaning 'pledge, hostage'.

Language Spanish
Gender Female
Phonetic heesehlah
IPA xisela

Say it as heesehlah. Keep the original Spanish phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Gisela?
Gisela is pronounced heesehlah.
What is the correct pronunciation of Gisela?
The correct pronunciation of Gisela is heesehlah (IPA: xisela).
Is Gisela a Spanish name?
Yes, Gisela is a Spanish name meaning "Hostage; pledge".

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