Anabella

Anabella is a female first name that represents an English form of Annabella. This name combines the elements Ana and Bella and conveys the meaning 'the graceful beauty' or simply 'the beautiful Anna.'

What does the name Anabella mean?

Anabella is a female first name that is an English derivation of Annabella, which is composed of the names Ana and Bella. In this combination, the name means 'the graceful beauty' or 'the beautiful Anna.' Ana is regarded as a Hebrew name, which is a short form of the biblical name Hannah. Its meanings include 'the graceful one,' 'the favored one,' or 'the lovely one.' Bella, on the other hand, has Italian and Spanish roots and translates to 'the beautiful one.' The name could also have originated from the Scottish name Amabel, which traces back to the Latin form Amabilis and in this context means 'the lovable one,' 'the loving one,' or 'the beloved one.' Other variants include Anabelle, Anabell, Anabel, Anabela, Annabelle, Annabell, and Annabel. The name became famous through Saint Amabilis, a priest from Rion/Auvergne, as well as through Saint Amabilis, a nun from Rouen.

Where does the name Anabella come from?

The origin of the name Anabella is both Old Spanish and Old Hebrew, carrying the meaning 'the graceful beauty' or 'the lovable one.' Old Hebrew: Ana is derived from channâh, which means 'grace,' 'graciousness,' 'gracefulness,' or 'loveliness.' Bella comes from Old Italian and Old Spanish and simply means 'beautiful.' Amabel, derived from amabilis, means 'lovable' in Latin. The name is used in the English language.

How do you pronounce Anabella?

The pronunciation of Anabella is soft and flowing, with a structure of three to four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-na-BEL-la' [anaˈbɛla], with the third syllable being stressed. This emphasis gives the name a clear sound direction. The open vowels contribute to a melodic flow, while the ending '-la' sounds warm and rounded. Anabella thus radiates a romantic and sonorous aura that is feminine, harmonious, and gently present.

When is the name day of Anabella?

Anabella celebrates her name day on July 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Anabella is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 2,107th in the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2016, when it reached 923rd place. In the last ten years, Anabella has been chosen as a first name about 190 times, placing it 1,651st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,845th.

Nicknames & pet names

Anni / Bella

Similar first names

Famous people

• Anabella Avery Thorne (actress, model, and dancer)