Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Carved Stone, Hostage, Pledge
Pronunciation: JH IH S AH
Popularity Rank: #31,798
Gisa was Bishop of Wells from 1060 to 1088. A native of Lorraine, Gisa came to England as a chaplain to King Edward the Confessor. After his appointment to Wells, he travelled to Rome rather than be consecrated by Stigand, the Archbishop of Canterbury. As bishop, Gisa added buildings to his cathedral, introduced new saints to his diocese, and instituted the office of archdeacon in his diocese. After the Norman Conquest, Gisa took part in the consecration of Lanfranc, the new Archbishop of Canterbury, and attended Lanfranc's church councils. His tomb in Wells Cathedral was opened in the 20th century and a cross was discovered in his tomb.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 1, 2024
The name Gisa is of Hebrew origin and means Carved Stone, Hostage, Pledge. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gisa is commonly found in Italy, Brazil, Germany, and 54 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH IH S AH
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Gisa is recorded 1,108 times globally, ranking it as the 31,798th most common name worldwide.
Gisa is most prevalent in Italy, with 385 occurrences, making it the 3,957th most popular name in the country.
In Brazil, the name Gisa is found among 1 in every 2242 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #3,957 | 1 : 3,072 |
| Brazil | #2,169 | 1 : 2,242 |
| Germany | #3,983 | 1 : 3,560 |
| United States of America | #27,462 | 1 : 34,791 |
| Portugal | #2,816 | 1 : 4,835 |
Gisa was Bishop of Wells from 1060 to 1088. A native of Lorraine, Gisa came to England as a chaplain to King Edward the Confessor. After his appointment to Wells, he travelled to Rome rather than be consecrated by Stigand, the Archbishop of Canterbury. As bishop, Gisa added buildings to his cathedral, introduced new saints to his diocese, and instituted the office of archdeacon in his diocese. After the Norman Conquest, Gisa took part in the consecration of Lanfranc, the new Archbishop of Canterbury, and attended Lanfranc's church councils. His tomb in Wells Cathedral was opened in the 20th century and a cross was discovered in his tomb.
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