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BellaChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Beautiful

Pronunciation: BEH-lah

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Name
Bella
Meaning
Beautiful
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Latin, Hebrew, Greek
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
BEH-lah
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Bella mean?

Bella is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Beautiful". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: BEH-lah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Μπέλλα

ωραία και αγαπητή

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

BEH-lah

IPA

/ˈbɛlə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Bella is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Beautiful. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

GreenPink

Lucky Stone

Peridot

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: The number 2 represents balance and harmony, and those with this number often have a natural ability to bring peace and harmony to their relationships and their environment.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulCourageousWiseL = LoyalF = FaithfulS = StrongC = Compassionate

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Bella can be seen as a symbol of the beauty and grace of God's creation and the spiritual beauty of the soul.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Bella has been popular in various cultures and traditions beyond its Latin origins. Italian and Spanish cultures frequently use this name for girls, while it's also been adopted in England and other English-speaking countries.
From a Christian perspective, giving a child the name Bella can be a statement of faith and a celebration of God's beauty and creation. The name carries a reminder of the inherent worth and attractiveness of every person in God's eyes.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Bella Donna - Beautiful Lady The name Bella carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Middle Ages, 13th - 15th centuries

Historical records show that Saint Bella of Troyes, 6th century The name Bella carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Early Middle Ages, 6th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Bella Swan (Twilight)Bella Thorne (Actress)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Bella

beautiful and lovely

🇮🇱Hebrew

בלה

יפה ואהובה

🇬🇷Greek

Μπέλλα

ωραία και αγαπητή

🇮🇹Latin

Bella

pulchra et amata

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