Gijs is a Dutch masculine given name, which is a variant of Gijsbert, derived from the German name Gisbert.[1][2] The Gis element is derived from gisil, meaning "pledge" or "hostage".[3] The name may refer to:

Gijs
GenderMale
Language(s)Dutch
Origin
Meaning"pledge", "hostage"
Region of originNetherlands, Flanders
Other names
Related namesGijsbrecht, Gijsbert


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References

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  1. ^ Behind the Name. "Given Name Gijs". Retrieved on 24 January 2016.
  2. ^ Behind the Name. "Given Name Gijsbert". Retrieved on 24 January 2016.
  3. ^ Behind the Name. "Given Name Gisbert". Retrieved on 24 January 2016.