Gijs is a Dutch masculine

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, which is a variant of

Gijsbert Gijsbert is a Dutch masculine given name, which is a variant of the names Gisbert and Gilbert, and means "bright pledge".''Behind the Name''"Given Name Gilbert" Retrieved on 24 January 2016. The name may refer to: *Gijsbert Bos (born 1973), Dutch ...

, derived from the German name Gisbert. The ''Gis'' element is derived from ''gisil'', meaning "pledge" or "hostage".''Behind the Name''
"Given Name Gisbert"
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Gijs van Aardenne Gijsbert Michiel Vredenrijk "Gijs" van Aardenne (18 March 1930 – 10 August 1995) was a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and businessperson. Van Aardenne studied Physics and Mathematics at the Leiden Uni ...

(1930–1995), Dutch politician *

Gijs Bakker Gijs Bakker (Amersfoort, 20 February 1942) is a Dutch jewellery and industrial-designer, educated at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and the Konstfackskolan in Stockholm, Sweden. Bakker's designs cover jewellery, home ...

(born 1942), Dutch jewelry designer *

Gijs Bosch Reitz Sigisbert Chrétien Bosch Reitz, known as Gijs (1860-1938) was a Dutch painter in the Impressionist and Symbolist styles. He was also associated with the Laren School. Biography Bosch Reitz was born to a wealthy family and began his working ca ...

(1860-1938), Dutch painter * Gijs Damen (born 1979), Dutch swimmer *

Gijs van Hall Gijsbert van Hall (21 April 1904 – 22 May 1977) was a Dutch banker, resistance member and senator. He was Mayor of Amsterdam between 1957 and 1967. Early life & banking career Gijs van Hall was born in Amsterdam in an influential Dutch fami ...

(1904–1977), Dutch politician * Gijs Van Hoecke (born 1991), Belgian cyclist * Gijs van Heumen (born 1952), Dutch field hockey player *

Gijs IJlander Gijs Hoetjes, writing under the pseudonym Gijs IJlander (born Alkmaar, 19 May 1947) is a Dutch writer. He received the Ferdinand Bordewijk Prijs in 1999 for ''Twee harten op een schotel''. Biography Gijs IJlander studied English and translating ...

(born 1947), Dutch writer *

Gijs Kuenen Johannes Gijsbrecht Kuenen (born 9 December 1940, Heemstede) is a Dutch microbiologist who is professor emeritus at the Delft University of Technology and a visiting scientist at the University of Southern California. His research is influenced by ...

(born 1940), Dutch microbiologist *

Gijs van der Leden Gijs is a Dutch masculine given name, which is a variant of Gijsbert, derived from the German name Gisbert. The ''Gis'' element is derived from ''gisil'', meaning "pledge" or "hostage".''Behind the Name''"Given Name Gisbert" Retrieved on 24 Janua ...

(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 Gijs Vermeulen (born 7 May 1981 in Amsterdam) is a rower from the Netherlands.Gijsbert Gijsbert is a Dutch masculine given name, which is a variant of the names Gisbert and Gilbert, and means "bright pledge".''Behind the Name''"Given Name Gilbert" Retrieved on 24 January 2016. The name may refer to: *Gijsbert Bos (born 1973), Dutch ...

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