Origin, Meaning, And History Of Bella
Derived from the Latin word Bellus, meaning beautiful, the name Bella has Italian and Spanish roots. In Hebrew, it means ‘gift of God,’ while in Spanish, it translates to ‘beautiful.’ The name is also associated with beauty in Latin, Portuguese, and Greek languages. It is also derived from Isabella and similar words that come with ‘bella’ as a suffix.
The name Bella has other references aside from being a Hebrew name meaning “beautiful.” It is also a town and comune located in the Potenza province of the Basilicata region in southern Italy. In addition, it refers to a ceramic plate in Renaissance style featuring portraits of young women, such as the Wall Plate BellaDonna Francesca Niccacci Deruta.
Furthermore, the name Bella is often used as a variation of Isabelle, Isabella, or Annabella, and is associated with Queen Isabella I of Castille, also known as Isabella the Catholic. In English, it is a diminutive of Annabel and a variant of the Latin Amabel. Its equivalents in Estonian are Eliisabet, and in Finnish, Elisabet, Isabella, and Iisa. In Portuguese and Spanish, it is known as Bonita, while in Italian, it is sometimes spelled as Bellezza or Bellissima.
The name Bella’s popularity in the English-speaking world of the 19th century may have been sparked by the literary works of prominent writers such as Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Dickens. Poe’s poem ‘Annabel Lee’ featured a protagonist with a similar name, while Charles Dickens named the central character of his last novel in, Our Mutual Friend as Bella Wilfer. In popular culture, Marvel’s X-Men comics also included Bella Donna Boudreaux, created by Jim Lee and Scott Lobdell.
More recently, the name Bella gained further popularity through modern media, such as the character Bella Swan in Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight saga and Princess Belle in Disney’s animated film Beauty and the Beast. In addition, Bella was also the name of a character in the American drama television series ‘Young Americans.’
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Famous People With The Name Bella
- Bella Cohen SpewackAmerican journalist known for her work in The New York Call
- Bella AbzugAmerican lawyer, social activist, and a leader in the women’s movement
- Bella DavidovichFirst Soviet emigré musician to get an invitation from the Soviet agency Goskoncert
- Bella HadidAmerican supermodel who got the Model of the Year honor in 2016
- Bella HaryFolk musician honored with BBC Folk Singer of the Year
- Bella Clara LandauerAmerican collector and historian of commercial trade arts
- Bella FeldmanAmerican sculptor known for her usage of glass with steel
- Bella JarrettAmerican stage actor renowned for acting in The Broadway
- Bella JakubiakAustralian chef known for winning the reality television cooking programme, My Kitchen Rules
Bella On The Popularity Chart
Bella’s popularity surged in the year 2010. Here is a graphical representation of the name over the past few decades.
Popularity Over Time
Take a look at the graph below, which shows the popularity of the name Bella from the 1980s to the present.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Bella has been continuously ranking in the top 100 names for the past decade. Have a look at this graph here.
Source: Social Security AdministrationBella On MomJunction Popularity Chart
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Names With Similar Sound As Bella
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Popular Sibling Names For Bella
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Boy Sibling Names For Bella
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Popular Songs On The Name Bella
Acrostic Poem On Bella
Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Bella with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?
Brave and carrying a legacy of courage and fearless spirit.
Eager to learn and expand your vision.
Lifting the dark clouds in our life, our little sunshine.
Lively spirit bursting with vivacity and zest for life.
Adorable like a sweet-smelling rose.
Bella’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology
Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name Bella. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.
Zodiac Sign (Rashi)
As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.
| Rashi (zodiac sign) | Vrishabha (Taurus) |
|---|---|
| Starting letters for Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi | B, V, U, W |
| Representation | Bull |
| Element | Earth |
| Ruling body | Venus |
| Quality | Fixed (sthira) |
Birth Star (Nakshatra)
Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.
The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.
| Nakshatra | Degrees Of The Nakshatra | Nakshatra Lord (Ruler) | Name Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika) | Taurus (0 to 10 degrees) | Sun | Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U |
| Rohini | Taurus (10 to 23.20 degrees) | Moon | O, Va, Vaa, Vi, Vee, Wa, Wu |
| Mrigashira (Makayiram, Mrigasira) | Taurus (23.20 to 30 degrees) | Mars | Ve, Vo, Ka, Kaa, Ki, Kee, We, Wo |
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Bella In Different Languages
It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Bella in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Bella, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!
| Name | Language | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Bella | English | en |
| 贝拉 | Chinese | zh-CN |
| बेला | Hindi | hi |
| Bella | Spanish | es |
| Bella | French | fr |
| بيلا | Arabic | ar |
| বেল্লা | Bengali | bn |
| Bella | Portuguese | pt |
| Белла | Russian | ru |
| بیلا | Urdu | ur |
| Bella | Indonesian | id |
| Bella | German | de |
| ベラ | Japanese | ja |
| बेला | Marathi | mr |
| బెల్లా | Telugu | te |
| Bella | Turkish | tr |
| பெல்லா | Tamil | ta |
| Bella | Vietnamese | vi |
| Bella | Tagalog | tl |
| 벨라 | Korean | ko |
| Bella | Hausa | ha |
| Bella | Swahili | sw |
| Bella | Javanese | jv |
| Bella | Italian | it |
| ਬੇਲਾ | Punjabi | pa |
| બેલા | Gujarati | gu |
| เบลล่า | Thai | th |
| ಬೆಲ್ಲ | Kannada | kn |
| ቤላ | Amharic | am |
| बेला | Bhojpuri | bho |
| Bella | Yoruba | yo |
How To Communicate The Name Bella In Sign Languages
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Name Numerology For Bella
Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Bella, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.
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Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Bella
Discover the presence of Bella in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.
| Movie title | Other titles | Release year |
|---|---|---|
| The Beautiful Summer | Beautiful Summer, La bella estate | 2023 |
| Bella! | 2023 | |
| Trieste Shines at Night | Trieste è bella di notte | 2023 |
| A Chance Encounter | Molto Bella | 2022 |
| La bella stagione | 2022 | |
| Bella Ciao - Per la libertà | Bella Ciao | 2022 |
| Bella Ciao, Song of Rebellion | Bella Ciao, Bella Ciao, Song of Rebellion | 2021 |
| Anima bella | 2021 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Bella?
The name Bella means ‘beautiful’ and ‘gift of God.’
2. What is the origin of the name Bella?
Bella has a Latin and Hebrew origins.
3. How to pronounce the name Bella?
Bella is pronounced as beh-lah.
4. Does the name Bella have any literary connections?
Apart from the popular Bella Swan, the name appears in several other books. Bella is the name of the Bunny Fairy in the British children’s fiction “Rainbow Magic” books. Meanwhile, the character Bellatrix Lestrange in the “Harry Potter” series is also called Bella by her close ones.
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