Gijs is a ♂ boy’s name.
Origin of the name Gijs
Gijs is a short form of the name Gijsbert, the Dutch variant of the Old German name Gisbert.
What is the meaning of the name Gijs?
Gijs means “hostage” or “pledge” (from Germanic “gisal”).
Pronunciation of Gijs
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The name Gijs is ranked #1438 overall.
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Last updated: 4/13/2022
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