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Giselle

zhih-ZEHL

Giselle (name) means a feminine given name of Germanic origin meaning "pledge" or "hostage," also the title of a famous Romantic ballet. Example: “Giselle is a classic ballet about a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart.”

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A feminine given name of Germanic origin meaning "pledge" or "hostage," also the title of a famous Romantic ballet.

"Giselle is a classic ballet about a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart."

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Etymology

Borrowed from French Giselle.

Origin: French

Rhymes for Giselle

Elle belle Delle Helle Nelle Noelle Joelle gazelle Estelle Janelle Michelle Isabelle

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What does “Giselle” mean?

The word “Giselle” means a feminine given name of Germanic origin meaning "pledge" or "hostage," also the title of a famous Romantic ballet.

How do you pronounce “Giselle”?

“Giselle” is pronounced zhih-ZEHL (/ʒɪˈzɛl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Giselle” in a sentence?

Here is “Giselle” used in a sentence: “Giselle is a classic ballet about a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart.”

What part of speech is “Giselle”?

“Giselle” is a name.