Girl name
Nela name meaning
“light, radiance”
Nela is a feminine name commonly linked to “light” or “radiance” through Elena or Helena. Nela and its spelling variant Nella serve as short forms of several European names, including Elena. The light meaning follows the traditional interpretation of Helena, whose Greek etymology remains disputed.
What does Nela mean?
Light, radiance
In Indonesian: cahaya, sinar
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 Nela
Nella or Nela is an established short form of several European names, including Elena. Through Elena or Helena, it is traditionally associated with light, although Helena's Greek etymology is disputed.
How to pronounce Nela
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦺꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮨᮜ |
Is Nela a girl’s name?
Yes, Nela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nela ranks #1,516 among girl names in our data sample (6 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 Nela
Famous people named Nela
- Nela Abdika Zamri · b. 1987
- Nela Deslima Putri · b. 1994
- Nela Nihayatul Amaliah · b. 1997
- Nela Sagita Dewi Aruan · b. 1994
- Nela Sari · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Nela
What is the meaning of Nela?
Nela means light, radiance. Nella or Nela is an established short form of several European names, including Elena. Through Elena or Helena, it is traditionally associated with light, although Helena's Greek etymology is disputed.
Is Nela a girl’s name?
Yes, Nela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Nela have?
Nela has 2 syllables (Ne-la) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nela?
Nela ranks #1,516 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Nela?
Other spellings: Nella.
Famous people named Nela?
Notable people named Nela include Nela Abdika Zamri, Nela Deslima Putri, Nela Nihayatul Amaliah.
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