Meaning of the name Ghislain

The name Ghislain is usually given to a Boy. And we are pleased to let you know that we found the meaning of your name, One who is a hostage, a pledged one. The origin of the name lies in French. Ghislain is pronounced as /ʒis.lɛ̃/, /ɡi.lɛ̃/  

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Summary

Meaning
One who is a hostage, a pledged one
Origin
French
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
/ʒis.lɛ̃/, /ɡi.lɛ̃/  

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Meaning, origin and history of the name Ghislain - Behind the Name
https://www.behindthename.com/name/ghislain
Meaning
French form of Gislenus, a Latinized form of the Germanic name Gislin, derived from the element gisal meaning "hostage" or "pledge". This was the name of a 7th-century saint and hermit who built a chapel near Mons, Belgium.
Origin
French
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
/ʒis.lɛ̃/, /ɡi.lɛ̃/  
Ghislain Name Meaning, Origin And Religion | MomJunction
https://www.momjunction.com/baby-names/ghislain/
Meaning
One who is a hostage, a pledged one
Origin
French
Gender
Boy