Helene Bergman <HeleneBergman@netscape.net> recently asked about the
name "Gisha." Perhaps the name being alluded to is a variant of Gissa
which was my late mother's Hebrew/Jewish name. The name Gisse is listed
on page 65 of Rabbi Gorr's book, _Jewish Personal Names_, with meaning,
and probable etymological origin, along with variations on the theme
such as Gissela and Gizze.
Up, Roots!
Judi Langer-Surnamer Caplan, Long Beach, NY