Ghislain
Derived from the Germanic element meaning hostage or pledge, originally a descriptive term for a child given as security in agreements.
Meaning and origin
Ghislain is the French form of Gislenus, a Latinized version of the Germanic name Gislin.
How to pronounce Ghislain
| French (France) | ghee-SLEH |
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