Girl name
Bella name meaning
“beautiful, lovely”
Bella is a feminine name meaning beautiful or lovely, from Italian bella, a word rooted in Latin bellus. It can also serve as a short form of Isabella and other names ending in -bella. Bela is a spelling variant, alongside these alternative explanations for the name’s origin.
What does Bella mean?
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Bella
May come from Italian bella, ‘beautiful’, or serve as a short form of Isabella and other names ending in -bella. The Italian word derives from Latin bellus.
Name combinations with Bella
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Bella, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Bella as a first name
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Bella Olivia
Interpretation
A picture of beauty growing with an olive tree and its fruit.Meaning of each word
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Olivia: olive tree or fruit
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Interpretation
May a beautiful figure receive blessings upon a knight's path.Meaning of each word
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Resti: blessing, benevolent approval
- Satriani: associated with a knight or warrior
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Bella Permatasari
Interpretation
A beautiful figure as precious as the essence of a gemstone.Meaning of each word
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Permatasari: essence of a jewel
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Bella Anggun
Interpretation
May beauty be accompanied by grace and elegance in appearance.Meaning of each word
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Anggun: graceful and elegant in appearance
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Interpretation
A picture of beautiful hopes connected with the month of February.Meaning of each word
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Febrina: associated with February
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Bella Vira
Interpretation
May a beautiful figure grow into a courageous hero.Meaning of each word
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Vira: hero, a courageous figure
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Bella Thalia
Interpretation
May beauty continue to blossom and grow in abundance.Meaning of each word
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Thalia: blooming, flourishing
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Bella Clarissa
Interpretation
May a beautiful figure shine brightly and become renowned.Meaning of each word
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Clarissa: bright, renowned
Bella as a middle name
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Vira Bella Novitasari
Interpretation
May a courageous figure possess beauty and the essence of newness.Meaning of each word
- Vira: hero, a courageous figure
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Novitasari: the essence of newness
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Interpretation
A picture of dew revealing beauty among the forest trees.Meaning of each word
- Nada: dew; generosity; musical tone
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Silvia: of the forest
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Interpretation
A picture of jasmine beauty appearing within a radiant light.Meaning of each word
- Cahya: light, radiance
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Jasmine: jasmine flower
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Interpretation
A picture of the beautiful moon accompanying the arrival of April.Meaning of each word
- Apriliana: associated with April
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Luna: the moon
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Interpretation
May a beautiful daughter always be surrounded by deep affection.Meaning of each word
- Cinta: deep affection
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Saputri: daughter, girl
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Interpretation
May a beloved child grow beautiful and full of radiance.Meaning of each word
- Ananda: dear child; bliss
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
- Cahyani: radiant, full of light
Bella as a last name
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Lestari Bella
Interpretation
May beauty always endure and continue through the passing years.Meaning of each word
- Lestari: enduring, continuing over time
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
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Amanda Bella
Interpretation
A beautiful figure who deserves to receive affection from others.Meaning of each word
- Amanda: worthy of being loved
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
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Interpretation
A picture of beauty from the beginning in someone of noble descent.Meaning of each word
- Alyssa: of noble lineage
- Dini: early, at the beginning
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
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Interpretation
A picture of pearl beauty connected with the month of November.Meaning of each word
- Novi: associated with the month of November
- Mutiara: a pearl formed inside a shell
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
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Ariyanti Bella
Interpretation
May beauty always be accompanied by nobility and honor.Meaning of each word
- Ariyanti: noble, honourable
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
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Jasmine Bella
Interpretation
A picture of beauty appearing in a lovely jasmine blossom.Meaning of each word
- Jasmine: jasmine flower
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
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How to pronounce Bella
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦭ꧀ꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮜ᮪ᮜ |
Is Bella a girl’s name?
Yes, Bella is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 6% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Bella ranks #290 among girl names in our data sample (32 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Bella
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Linda♀Beautiful, lovely
- Endah♀Beautiful, pleasing to the eye
- Asri♂♀Lovely and pleasing to behold
- Hasanah♀Good, beautiful
- Euis♀Beautiful, lovely
- Sundari♀Beautiful woman
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Zein♂♀Beauty, adornment
Famous people named Bella
- Bella Shofie · b. 1992
- Bella Bonita · b. 1998
- Bella Esperance · b. 1965
- Bella Saphira · b. 1973
- Bella Aprilia · b. 1997
- Bella Graceva Amanda Putri · b. 1999
- Bella Kuku Tanesia
- Bella Luna Ferlin · b. 1993
- Bella Nurmala · b. 1998
- Bella Astri Nurlita · b. 1996
- Bella Aureliya Saputri · b. 1998
- Bella Brittani Bahat
FAQ about the name Bella
What is the meaning of Bella?
Bella means beautiful, lovely. May come from Italian bella, ‘beautiful’, or serve as a short form of Isabella and other names ending in -bella. The Italian word derives from Latin bellus.
Is Bella a girl’s name?
Yes, Bella is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 6% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Bella?
Bella is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Bella have?
Bella has 2 syllables (Bel-la) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Bella?
Bella ranks #290 among girl names in our data sample (32 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Bella?
Other spellings: Bela.
What full names go well with Bella?
Some ideas: Bella Olivia; Vira Bella Novitasari; Lestari Bella.
Famous people named Bella?
Notable people named Bella include Bella Shofie, Bella Bonita, Bella Esperance.
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