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Jisele

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Pronounced ji-ZEL /dʒɪˈzɛl/Medium

Meaning: Jisele is a modern respelling of Giselle, a name of Germanic origin from 'gisil,' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage,' in the old sense of a noble child given as a bond of good faith. Its meaning is inherited from that parent.Low

In 30 seconds: Jisele is a respelling of Giselle, 'pledge.' It stayed rare and peaked around 2007 (said ji-ZEL).
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningJisele is a modern respelling of Giselle, a name of Germanic origin from 'gisil,' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage,' in the old sense of a noble child given as a bond of good faith. Its meaning is inherited from that parent.
U.S. rank (2024)#16298 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 126

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200720042024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jisele is a distinctive spelling of Giselle, from the Germanic 'gisil,' 'pledge.' The J- spelling captures the soft 'zh' sound while giving the name an individual look, in the modern taste for reworking familiar names.

It was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak around 2007. A girl named Jisele then is a teenager or young adult today.

Did you know? Giselle, the parent of Jisele, is the heroine of the beloved nineteenth-century ballet Giselle and the name of supermodel Gisele Bundchen.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Jisele — Respelling of Giselle; Germanic 'pledge'

Variations

GiselleGiseleJizelle

Nicknames

GigiElle

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Giselle— the parent name Jisele respells
Gisele— a near-twin spelling
Jizelle— a like J- spelling in sound
Gisela— a related Gis- name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jisele mean?

It is a spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic for 'pledge.'

How do you pronounce Jisele?

It is said ji-ZEL /dʒɪˈzɛl/ - two syllables.

Is Jisele a boy or girl name?

Jisele is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jisele?

It has always been rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the two-thousands.

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