Giselle
Takes its root from Old German words for hostage or pledge, with historical significance as a term for children used as securities in diplomatic or feudal arrangements.
Meaning and origin
Giselle entered European history through medieval noble families, particularly through female members of Charlemagne's dynasty and through the 10th-century Gisela who married the Norman leader Rollo.
How to pronounce Giselle
| French (France) | zhee-ZEL |
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