Gesa
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Gesa
Gesa is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German element "ges," meaning "spear" or "pledge," combining martial and legal connotations common in early Germanic naming traditions.
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Etymology
Gesa is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German element "ges," meaning "spear" or "pledge," combining martial and legal connotations common in early Germanic naming traditions. The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia, with roots in pre-Christian Germanic paganism and later Christian European societies.
Gesa currently ranks #535 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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