Girl
Hebrew / Italian
4 syllables
Isabella
iz-ah-BEL-ah
/ˌɪzəˈbɛlə/
"Consecrated to God" — a royal name of faith, beauty, and strength
Isabella is Elizabeth in its most romantic form — the Italian and Spanish version of a Hebrew classic that has graced queens, saints, and literary heroines for a thousand years. From Isabella I of Castile, who funded Columbus's voyage to the Americas, to Isabella of France and Isabella of Aragon, the name carries genuine royal weight. Modern parents love it for its combination of elegance, history, and the adorable nickname Bella.
Quick Facts
Letters8
SyllablesIs · a · bel · la
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew / Italian
Root WordElisheba
MeaningDevoted to God
PopularityVery Popular
Peak Year2010
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayFebruary 22
Nicknames
BellaIzzyIsaBelleElla
About the Name Isabella
Isabella means 'devoted to God' or 'God is my oath,' derived from the Hebrew Elisheba through the Latin Elisabeth and Italian/Spanish Isabella.
Yes — Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, both tracing back to the Hebrew Elisheba. They share the same meaning.
Isabella has fantastic nickname options: Bella, Izzy, Isa, Elle, and Ellie are all popular choices.
Absolutely — Isabella was the name of queens of England, France, Castile, Portugal, and Aragon. It's one of the most historically royal names in existence.
Isabella Grace, Isabella Rose, Isabella Claire, and Isabella Mae are all beautiful. Short middle names balance Isabella's four syllables perfectly.
Personality of Isabella
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Isabella
Creativity
75%
Elegance
95%
Independence
77%
Intelligence
85%
Strength
82%
Warmth
79%
Famous People Named Isabella
I
Isabella I of Castile
Queen who unified Spain and sponsored Columbus's 1492 voyage
I
Isabella Rossellini
Italian actress and model, daughter of Ingrid Bergman
I
Isabella Bird
Victorian explorer and the first woman elected to the Royal Geographical Society
B
Bella Swan (Twilight)
Fictional protagonist who introduced millions of young readers to the name
I
Isabella of France
Queen consort of England, nicknamed 'She-Wolf of France'
Middle Names for Isabella
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Isabella
Isabella Rose
Isabella Grace
Isabella Marie
Isabella Claire
Isabella Joy
Isabella Kate
Isabella Mae
Isabella Faith
Isabella Hope
Isabella Jade
Isabella Skye
Isabella Eve
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History of Isabella
1200s
Isabella of Angoulême becomes Queen of England, establishing the name's royal English credentials
1451
Isabella I of Castile is born — she will become the most powerful woman in 15th century Europe
1492
Queen Isabella funds Columbus's expedition, linking the name forever to discovery and ambition
2004
Twilight is published, making Bella Swan one of the most recognized fictional Isabellas in modern culture
2009
Isabella peaks at #1 in the US, reaching the top for the first time in recorded naming history
Numerology & Symbolism of Isabella
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
7
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Virgo
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Deep Purple
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🌸
Lucky Flower
Iris
Isabella Around the World
How Isabella is written in different languages and scripts
إيزابيلا
Arabic
イザベラ
Japanese
Изабелла
Russian
이사벨라
Korean
伊莎贝拉
Chinese
Ιζαμπέλα
Greek
इसाबेला
Hindi
איזבלה
Hebrew
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