Anabela
Meaning of Anabela
Anabela, a feminine given name of Latin derivation, arises from the synthesis of Anna—itself rooted in the Hebrew hannah, signifying “favor” or “grace”—and Bella, the Italian adjective for “beautiful,” and has long been embraced in Lusophone cultures for its harmonious blend of spiritual and aesthetic resonance. In Portuguese usage, it is articulated as ah-nuh-BEH-luh (/ɐ.nu.ˈbɛ.lə/), a pronunciation that underscores the name’s syllabic balance and melodic quality. Though comparatively rare within the United States, Anabela has maintained a modest but consistent presence in Social Security Administration records, registering ten occurrences and a rank of 940 in 2024—a level of frequency that, while limited, reflects a subtle upward trend from earlier years characterized by intermittent appearances in the mid-900s. The steadiness of its adoption suggests both the enduring appeal of its combined meanings—grace and beauty—and the influence of Portuguese-speaking communities seeking to preserve linguistic heritage within an Anglo-American milieu. In scholarly terms, Anabela exemplifies a cross-cultural onomastic phenomenon in which etymological transparency and phonetic elegance coalesce to sustain a name’s viability across divergent linguistic landscapes.
Pronunciation
Portuguese
- Pronunced as ah-nuh-BEH-luh (/ɐ.nu.ˈbɛ.lə/)
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