masculine Ghislain

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Origin:
germanic
Name Root:
*gīslaz > GISLIN
Meaning:*
This name derives from Old High German “Gislin,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Germanic element “*gīslaz” (pledge, hostage). The meaning is sometimes interpreted as “sweet friend.” Saint Ghislain was a confessor and anchorite in Belgium. He died at the town named after him, Saint-Ghislain (Ursidongus). He was probably of German origin. Ghislain lived in the province of Hainaut in the time of Saint Amand (died 679) and Saints Waudru, Aldegonde, and Madelberte.

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Notable People and Personalities

Ghislain Anselmini (born 1970), French Footballer
Ghislain Barbe, Canadian Illustrator
Ghislain Cloquet (1924–1981), Belgian-born French Cinematographer
Ghislain Fournier (born 1938), Canadian Politician And Businessman
Ghislain Gimbert (born 1985), French Footballer
Ghislain Harvey (born 1946), Canadian Politician
Ghislain Lebel (born 1946), Canadian Politician
Ghislain Lemaire (born 1972), French Judoka