Bella

The first name Bella stands for 'the beautiful one' and has its origin in the Latin word bellus, which means 'pretty, nice, beautiful.' This term is found in numerous Romance languages, including Italian, Spanish, and French.

What does the name Bella mean?

Bella means 'the beautiful one' and is derived from the Latin bellus, which means 'pretty, nice, beautiful.' The name is also a short form of various other first names that end in '-bella.' It is particularly often regarded as the Italian and Spanish short form of Isabella ('God is fullness'), less commonly of Annabella ('the graceful one'), Arabella ('the little Arab girl'), Mirabella ('the wonderful one'), or Rosabella ('the beautiful rose'). In recent years, Bella has also become a popular girl's name in Germany. Notable bearers of the name include US model Bella Hadid and actress and singer Bella Thorne. The French variant of the name is Belle.

Where does the name Bella come from?

The name Bella has Latin roots and means 'the beautiful one.' The etymology comes from bellus, which means 'pretty, nice, beautiful,' and is found in various Romance languages such as Italian and Spanish as bello, bella.

How do you pronounce Bella?

The pronunciation of Bella is soft and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Bel-la' [ˈbɛla]. It begins with an open E sound, which adds brightness. The doubling of the L emphasizes the gentle sound in the middle, while the open ending '-a' provides a pleasant conclusion. Bella conveys a friendly and melodious impression and has a clear, harmonious presence.

When is the name day of Bella?

Bella, as a short form of Isabella, is celebrated on February 22, July 4, and September 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Bella is among the most sought-after first names. Currently, it ranks 233rd on the list of the most common girl's names. Its best placement was in 2020, when it reached 186th place. Over the last ten years, Bella has been given about 2,900 times, placing it 228th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 246th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bel / Belanchen / Bell / Bellalein / Bellchen / Belli / Bellik / Bellini / Bellisch / Bello / Bellosh / Bells / Bellz / Bels / Ella / Lilli / Tinkabella

Similar first names

Bellon

Famous people

• Bella (character) (character from the animated film 'Finding Nemo')
• Bella Abramovna Subbotovskaya (mathematician from Russia)
• Bella Achatowna Achmadulina (poet from Russia)
• Bella Akhmadulina (Russian poet)
• Bella Alten (German singer)
• Bella Bayliss (Scottish triathlete)
• Bella Chagall (writer)
• Bella ciao (song by Tiberio)
• Bella Darvi (Polish actress)
• Bella Dorita (American dancer)
• Bella Emberg (actress from the United Kingdom)
• Bella Ferraro (Australian singer)
• Bella Flores (actress from the Philippines)
• Bella Freud (English designer)
• Bella Gesser (Israeli chess player)
• Bella Goodall (British actress)
• Bella Goth (Sims2 character)
• Bella Hadid (top model)
• Bella Hartley (character from 'H2O - Just Add Water')
• Bella Heathcote (Australian actress)