Gijs
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 van Aardenne (1930–1995), Dutch politician
- Gijs Bakker (born 1942), Dutch jewelry designer
- Gijs Bosch Reitz (1860-1938), Dutch painter
- Gijs Damen (born 1979), Dutch swimmer
- Gijs van Hall (1904–1977), Dutch politician
- Gijs Van Hoecke (born 1991), Belgian cyclist
- Gijs van Heumen (born 1952), Dutch field hockey player
- Gijs IJlander (born 1947), Dutch writer
- Gijs Kuenen (born 1940), Dutch microbiologist
- Gijs van der Leden (born 1967), Dutch water polo player
- Gijs van Lennep (born 1942), Dutch esquire
- Gijs Luirink (born 1983), Dutch footballer
- Gijs Ronnes (born 1977), Dutch volleyball player
- Gijs Scholten van Aschat (born 1959), Dutch actor
- Gijs Steinmann (born 1961), Dutch footballer
- Gijs Vermeulen (born 1981), Dutch rower
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Dutch |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | "pledge", "hostage" |
| Region of origin | Netherlands, Flanders |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Gijsbrecht, Gijsbert |
See also
References
- Behind the Name. "Given Name Gijs". Retrieved on 24 January 2016.
- Behind the Name. "Given Name Gijsbert". Retrieved on 24 January 2016.
- Behind the Name. "Given Name Gisbert". Retrieved on 24 January 2016.
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