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Jazelle

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Pronounced juh-ZEHL /d͡ʒə.ˈzɛl/Medium

Meaning: Hostage, pledgeMedium

In 30 seconds: Jazelle is an English girl's name carrying the sense 'hostage, pledge', tied to the Giselle family of names.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Filipino
MeaningHostage, pledge
U.S. rank (2024)#2897 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births57 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,104

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719532024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jazelle is recorded as English with the meaning 'hostage, pledge', the sense behind Giselle. It sits among variations such as Jiselle, the French Gisèle, and Gisela. The Jaz- opening gives it a jazzier, more modern look than its older relatives.

The 'pledge' meaning reflects the name's Germanic background, where such names spoke of a person given as a bond. Real bearers in this family include Giselle Laronde (born 1963).

Did you know? Jazelle is a spelling variant of Giselle, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'hostage, pledge' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Jazelle — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

JiselleJizelleGisèleGisselleGisela

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Giselle Laronde (1963–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Giselle (2000–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Jazelle…

Giselle— The well-known form of the name Jazelle respells, sharing the 'hostage, pledge' meaning.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jazelle mean?

Jazelle is usually explained as meaning 'hostage, pledge' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Jazelle?

It's commonly said juh-ZEHL /d͡ʒə.ˈzɛl/.

Is Jazelle a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jazelle is used as a girl name.

How popular is Jazelle?

In 2024, Jazelle ranked #2897 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.