Gesa

Gesa is a short form of the name Gertrud and has its roots in Low German as well as Frisian. The female first name can be translated as 'the strong woman with a spear', 'the powerful spear thrower', 'the strong spear fighter', or 'the strong spear bearer'.

What does the name Gesa mean?

Gesa is used as a short form of Gertrud in Low German and Frisian. The translation of the name is 'the strong woman with a spear', 'the powerful spear thrower', 'the strong spear fighter', or 'the strong spear bearer'. Its origins lie in Old High German, where Gesa derives from the terms ger for 'the spear' and trud for 'strong', 'the power', or 'the violence'. Additionally, Gesa is also found in Turkish, where it is interpreted as 'the dimple'. In the Kurdish language, the spelling Geşa is used, derived from the expression geş, meaning 'bright', 'brilliant', or 'shining'. The original form Gertrud has a long history and was often adopted by nobles and rulers. Among the Low German variants are Gesche, Geesche, Gese, Geseke, Geeske, Geske, and Geska. Frisian variations of Gesa include Gesine and Gesina.

Where does the name Gesa come from?

The name Gesa has its roots in Old High German and is a diminutive form of Gertrud from Low German. It consists of the elements ger, meaning 'the spear', and trud, meaning 'strong', 'the power', or 'the violence'.

How do you pronounce Gesa?

The name Gesa has a clear, Nordic sound structure and consists of two syllables. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ge-sa' [ˈɡeːza]. The first syllable begins with a soft, long 'e' sound that conveys openness and brightness. The voiced 'g' gives the beginning of the name a solid, grounded base. The second syllable '-sa' gently fades out, giving the name a friendly, flowing note. Overall, Gesa radiates calmness, a connection to nature, and a modern, understated elegance.

When is the name day of Gesa?

The name days for Gesa are celebrated on January 6, March 17, and November 17.

Popularity

Gesa is a popular first name in Germany and currently ranks 870th on the list of the most common female first names. The name's best ranking was in 2020 when it reached 516th place. In the last ten years, Gesa has been given as a first name approximately 670 times, placing it 681st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 716th.

Nicknames & pet names

Besa / Cheetah / Gassi / Geesa / Gege / Gehsandale / Geis / Geisha / Geissini / Gertrud / Ges / Gesabber / Gesalie / Gesalienchen / Gesalores / Gesannte / Gescha / Gesche / Geschen / Gesellerie / Geserl / Gesi / Gesili / Gesinchen / Gesine / Gesinsche / Gesita / Geske / Gesolino / Gessa / Getscha / Geysir / Gosse / Kasuar / Käsa / Mesa / Tesa / Tesla / Trude / Trudel / Tscheesa / Tschumpel

Famous people

• Gesa Eberl (moderator)
• Gesa Hoppe (singer from Germany)
• Gesa Kluth (biologist from Germany)
• Gesa Krause (athlete)
• Gesa Lorbach (character from 'Der Schlund' by Gudrun Pausewang)
• Gesa Neitzel (author)
• Gesa Schwartz (writer)