US Popularity Rank: 7473

Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: Pledge, hostage

Gisella is a girl's name of Italian and Portuguese origin. Meaning "pledge” or “hostage” from the German gisal, you can remind your little heart-stealer every day of your dedication and love for them. Possibly the most inspiring person with this name is Gisella Perl. A Hungarian Jewish gynecologist, Gisella provided hundreds of women with gynecological treatment, even without the bare necessities, whilst being held captive in the 1940s.