Ghislain name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: German and Germanic
Usage: French
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Ghislain gh(is)-lain
Meaning: Hostage and Sweet and Vow
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What does Ghislain mean?

Ghislain's meaning is Hostage and Sweet or Vow is originated from Germanic and German and a baby boy name is especially used in French. It is celebrated on October 10th.

How do I pronounce Ghislain?

Two syllabled Ghislain is pronounced as gh(is)-lain.

Variants of Ghislain

Gelin, Ghislaine, Gislaine

How popular is the name Ghislain?

Ghislain is common in France where over 12227 new-borns have been given the name since 1900. At its zenith in 1951, 320 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 111st position.

Ghislain is a rare baby name in Belgium, chances of it being still in use are very slim. But Ghislain is a popular baby name in Central African Republic where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in, Congo, DR Congo, Canada and Cameroon.

As per our research, over 110000 babies have been bestowed Ghislain around the globe.

Facts

Ghislain in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands55246827
Sweden528827
Norway54827
Denmark4080

Numerological aspects of Ghislain

You like to get things done without delay. You are being too hard on people when it comes to their beliefs because you feel the constant urge to prove your theories. You always care more about other people's well-being and never find time to check how you are doing. You are the original fellow everyone admires. Use your cleverness, wisdom, and individuality to leave a mark in the world. You want to help others and leave an impression.

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  •  Eponine - Meaning of Eponine is Epistle or Eponym is used specifically in French which came from Greek and Old Greek is used as a girl name
  •  Angelette - Meaning of Angelette is Angel or Messenger of God is used in French used for baby girls came from Old Greek
  •  Anne-Marie is originated from German, Hebrew and Germanic bestowed upon girls, Anne-Marie means "Anna, Maria or Graceful" is predominantly used in French

Famous people named Ghislain

  • Ghislain Lebel, Quebec politician and notary
  • Ghislain Fournier, member of the House of Commons of Canada
  • Ghislain Harvey, member of the Quebec Provincial Parliament
  • Ghislain Lemaire, French judoka
  • Saint Ghislain, confessor and anchorite in Belgium
  • Ghislain Poirier, Canadian DJ/producer from Montreal
  • Ghislain Gimbert, French football striker
  • Ghislain Cloquet in Love and Death as Cinematographer
  • Ghislain Printant is a French football coach.
  • Ghislain Garet in movie Bon chic, bon genre, mais... salopes!! as Actor
  • Ghislain Taschereau, from 2005 comedy film Les Bleu Poudre: La Crème, who characterized the N.

Sources

  1. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  2. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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