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

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name Gisbert. The ''Gis'' element is derived from ''gisil'', meaning "pledge" or "hostage".''Behind the Name''
"Given Name Gisbert"
Retrieved on 24 January 2016. The name may refer to: *

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 Gijs Damen (born 20 July 1979) is a retired Dutch swimmer. Between 2001 and 2005 he won one silver and three gold medals in the 4×50 m freestyle relay at the European Short Course Swimming Championships. While winning the 2003 title the Dutch te ...

(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 Gijs Van Hoecke (born 12 November 1991) is a Belgian cyclist, who currently rides for UCI ProTeam . Career In 2011, when he was 19 years old, he was selected to participate at the Track Cycling World Championships, where he won the bronze meda ...

(born 1991), Belgian cyclist *

Gijs van Heumen Gijs van Heumen (born 23 July 1952) is a retired field hockey coach from the Netherlands. He was in charge of the Dutch National Women's Team from 1980 to 1989, bringing it to one Olympic (1984), two world (1983 and 1986) and two European title ...

(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 Gijsbert van Lennep (born 16 March 1942, in Aerdenhout, North Holland) is a Dutch racing driver who competed in eight Formula One races. However his main achievements were in sports car racing. He is a member of the untitled Dutch nobility. Ca ...

(born 1942), Dutch esquire *

Gijs Luirink Gijs Luirink (, born 12 September 1983 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch former footballer who played as a centre back. He is a former Dutch under-21 international. Career He began his career at FC Volendam, making 57 league appearances for the club. ...

(born 1983), Dutch footballer *

Gijs Ronnes Gijs Ronnes (born 10 June 1977 in Boxmeer, North Brabant) is a male beach volleyball player from the Netherlands. He claimed the silver medal at the 2006 European Championships in The Hague, Netherlands, partnering Jochem de Gruijter. His youn ...

(born 1977), Dutch volleyball player *

Gijs Scholten van Aschat Gijs Scholten van Aschat (born 16 September 1959) is a Dutch actor. He has appeared in more than sixty films since 1980. He is the father of Reinout Scholten van Aschat Reinout Scholten van Aschat (born 9 November 1989) is a Dutch actor. ...

(born 1959), Dutch actor *

Gijs Steinmann Gijsbertus "Gijs" Steinmann (born 2 April 1961) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defender. Career Steinmann played club football for AZ, Den Bosch, Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie. During his career he was ...

(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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