Girl Italian / Latin 2 syllables

Bella

BEL-ah /ˈbɛlə/

"Beautiful" — a name of pure, radiant beauty and warm Italian spirit

Bella is the Italian and Spanish word for 'beautiful' — as name and meaning go, few are more direct or lovely. Originally a nickname for names like Isabella, Arabella, and Annabella, Bella has become a fully independent name beloved for its simplicity and warmth. Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series made Bella Swan one of the most recognized fictional heroines of the 2000s, driving the name to extraordinary heights of popularity. Despite its pop culture association, Bella maintains timeless appeal rooted in its beautiful meaning.

Quick Facts

Letters5

SyllablesBel-la

GenderGirl

OriginItalian / Latin

Root WordBella

MeaningBeautiful

PopularityPopular

Peak Year2012

Trend → Stable

Name DayFebruary 2

Nicknames BellBellsBel

About the Name Bella

Bella means 'beautiful' in Italian and Spanish — one of the most direct and lovely name meanings in any language.

Traditionally yes — Bella was a nickname for Isabella, Arabella, or Annabella. Today it's widely used as a complete name.

Significantly yes — Bella Swan in the Twilight series drove the name to its highest US rankings around 2008–2012.

Bella Rose, Bella Grace, Bella Marie, and Bella Luna are all beautiful combinations.

Bella remains in the US top-60 despite the Twilight peak fading, showing the name's genuine, lasting appeal.

Personality of Bella

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Bella

creativity 80%

elegance 88%

independence 78%

intelligence 80%

strength 75%

warmth 92%

Famous People Named Bella

Bella Swan

Protagonist of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series, one of fiction's most recognized modern heroines

Bella Hadid

American supermodel and one of the most influential faces in fashion

Bella Thorne

American actress and singer who began her career on Disney Channel

Middle Names for Bella

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Bella

Bella Rose Bella Grace Bella Marie Bella Luna Bella Sofia Bella Elise Bella Joy Bella Mae Bella Claire Bella Renee

Names Similar to Bella

Similar Sound

Stella Ella

Similar Meaning

Linda Callie

Sibling Name Ideas

Leo Luca Sofia Mia

History of Bella

Italian Renaissance

Bella used as a term of endearment and as a nickname for Isabella throughout Italy

Victorian era

Bella used independently in English as a sweet, direct given name

2005

Twilight published; Bella Swan becomes a cultural phenomenon

2008

Twilight film released; Bella surges into the US top-20

2012

Bella peaks in popularity; remains a beloved name after Twilight fades

Numerology & Symbolism of Bella

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Libra

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Pink

💎

Lucky Stone

Rose Quartz

🌸

Lucky Flower

Pink Rose

Bella Around the World

How Bella is written in different languages and scripts

بيلا

Arabic

ベラ

Japanese

Белла

Russian

벨라

Korean

贝拉

Chinese

Μπέλλα

Greek

बेला

Hindi

בלה

Hebrew

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