Girl name
Nella name meaning
“light, radiance”
Nella is a feminine name commonly linked to light or radiance through Elena or Helena. It is an established short form of several European names, including Elena, and Nela is a spelling variant. Its light meaning follows a traditional association, while the Greek etymology of Helena remains disputed.
What does Nella 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 Nella
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 Nella
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦺꦭ꧀ꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮨᮜ᮪ᮜ |
Is Nella a girl’s name?
Yes, Nella is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nella ranks #1,323 among girl names in our data sample (7 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 Nella
Famous people named Nella
- Nella Kharisma · b. 1994
- Nella Anne · b. 1976
- Nella Regar · b. 1970
- Nella Narulita · b. 1994
- Nella Puspita Dewi
FAQ about the name Nella
What is the meaning of Nella?
Nella 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 Nella a girl’s name?
Yes, Nella is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Nella have?
Nella has 2 syllables (Nel-la) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nella?
Nella ranks #1,323 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Nella?
Other spellings: Nela.
Famous people named Nella?
Notable people named Nella include Nella Kharisma, Nella Anne, Nella Regar.
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