Gesina
Fact sheet
- Name
- Gesina
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Gesina is a derivation of the name Gesa, which is considered a Low German and Frisian short form of Gertrud. A dynamic interpretation of the name can be understood as 'the powerful spear thrower', 'the strong woman with a spear', or 'the mighty spear bearer'.
What does the name Gesina mean?
The name Gesina, a female first name, originates from Gesa, which is considered a Frisian and Low German short form of Gertrud. In an active interpretation, the name can be understood as 'the powerful spear thrower', 'the strong woman with a spear', or 'the mighty spear bearer'. In a passive reading, it could also mean 'the one standing under the protection of the spear'. Gesina is derived from the Old High German elements ger for 'the spear' and trud for 'strong', 'power', or 'violence'. Additionally, Gesine is used as another Frisian variant of Gesa. The Low German alternatives include Gesche, Geesche, Gese, Geseke, Geeske, Geske, and Geska.
Where does the name Gesina come from?
The name Gesina has its roots in Old High German and means among other things 'the powerful spear thrower' or 'the strong woman with a spear'.
How do you pronounce Gesina?
The pronunciation of Gesina is three syllables and sounds fluid. It is pronounced as 'Ge-si-na' [ɡeˈziːna], with the stressed, elongated '-ziː' syllable giving the sound liveliness and brightness. The open ending '-a' provides a gentle conclusion to the name. Gesina sounds friendly and melodic – clear, lively, and harmonious.
When is the name day of Gesina?
The name days for Gesina are January 6, March 17, and November 17.
Popularity
In Germany, Gesina is a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Gesina has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th. The global popularity and frequency of Gesina can be traced through its rankings in the name charts of various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Gege / Ges / Gesa / Gese / Geseke / Gesi / Gesinchen / Sina / Sinchen / Sine / Sini
Similar first names
Famous people
- Gésina das Rettungsboot (Exhibited rescue boat on the North Sea island of Wangerooge)
- Gesina ter Borch (Dutch painter and draftsman 1633-1690)
- Henriette Gesina Numans (Dutch painter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Gesina
Where does the name Gesina come from?
The name Gesina has its roots in Old High German and is a short form of Gesa, which is common in Frisian and Low German.
What does the name Gesina mean?
Gesina is often interpreted as 'the powerful spear thrower' or 'the strong woman with a spear'. The components of the name consist of 'ger' for 'the spear' and 'trud' for 'strong' or 'power'.
How popular is the name Gesina?
Gesina is a traditional name that is primarily used in certain regions of Germany, especially in Friesland. Its popularity varies, but overall it is relatively low compared to modern first names.