Bella
Meaning of Bella
The name Bella, pronounced BEHL-lah in Italian and BEL-uh in English, is a charming and timeless choice for a baby girl. Derived from the Italian word for "beautiful," Bella carries connotations of grace, elegance, and beauty. The name has been widely popularized through literature and film, most notably by the character Bella Swan in the "Twilight" series. Its simplicity yet profound meaning makes it a favorite among parents. In recent years, Bella has consistently ranked within the top 100 names for newborn girls in the United States, reflecting its enduring appeal. A notable variation of this name is Belle, which shares the same root and essence of beauty. Whether chosen for its melodic sound or its lovely meaning, Bella is a name that exudes charm and sophistication.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as BEHL-lah (/ˈbɛl.la/)
English
- Pronunced as BEL-uh (/ˈbɛlə/)
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Notable People Named Bella
| Bella Hadid - Isabella Khairiah Hadid is an American model known for her numerous international Vogue covers, being named Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council in 2022, and being recognized as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. |
| Bella Thorne - Annabella Avery Thorne is an American actress, singer, and writer known for her roles in Dirty Sexy Money and My Own Worst Enemy, which earned her a Young Artist Award. |
| Bella Savitzky Abzug, also known as "Battling Bella," was a prominent American lawyer, politician, and women's rights activist who co-founded the National Women's Political Caucus and was a key figure in the eco-feminism movement. |
| Bella Ramsey - Isabella May Ramsey is an English actor known for portraying Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones and Ellie in The Last of Us, receiving award nominations for their performances. |
| Bella Poarch, also known as Denarie Bautista Taylor, is an American social media personality and singer, best known for creating the most liked video on TikTok and being the most followed TikTok contributor from the Philippines. |
| Bella Heathcote - Isabella Heathcote is an Australian actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and Professor Marston and the Wonder Women. |
| Bella Burge was an American-born British music hall performer and actress who later became the world's first female boxing promoter, known as "Bella of Blackfriars". |
| Bella Tabak Feldman is an American sculptor known for her pioneering use of glass with steel, addressing themes of sexuality, war, and industrial anxiety, with affinities to Surrealism, Post-Minimalism, and the Feminist art movement. |
| Bella French Swisher was a 19th-century American author, editor, and publisher known for her journalistic writings and published books of non-fiction, novels, and poetry. |
| Bella Abramovna Subbotovskaya was a Soviet mathematician who founded the Jewish People's University in Moscow, offering free education to those affected by anti-Semitism, and her death has been speculated as an assassination. |
| Bella Blue is an American burlesque dancer and founder of the New Orleans School of Burlesque. |
| Bella Nagy was a Hungarian actress and the second wife of writer Mór Jókai. |
| Bella Alten was a renowned operatic soprano who performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in the early 1900s, born in Zaskaczewo, Poland and trained in Berlin and Dresden. |
| Bella MacCallum - Bella Dytes MacIntosh MacCallum was a pioneering New Zealand and British botanist and mycologist, and the first woman in New Zealand to earn a doctorate in science. |
| Bella Rosenfeld Chagall, a Jewish Russian writer, was the first wife of painter Marc Chagall and the subject of many of his famous paintings. |
