Armella

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Fact sheet

Name
Armella
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Armella represents a variant of Armelle, the French feminine counterpart to the name Armel. The name Armella is interpreted as 'the bear princess.'

What does the name Armella mean?

Armella is a variant of Armelle, the French feminine form of the name Armel. The meaning of the name is 'the bear princess.' It originally comes from the Old Welsh name Arthmael and is composed of the Celtic elements arth, meaning 'bear,' and mael, meaning 'prince.' Other variants of Armella or Armelle include Armela and Armilla.

Where does the name Armella come from?

The origin of the name Armella is Old Welsh and Celtic, meaning 'the bear princess.'

How do you pronounce Armella?

The pronunciation of Armella: The name is three syllables and flows smoothly. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ar-mel-la' [aʁˈmɛla], with the emphasis on the second syllable. The double L creates a gentle connection before the final sound. The open vowels give the name a warm and rounded sound quality. Armella thus appears harmonious and feminine - melodic, soft, and sonorous.

When is the name day of Armella?

The name day of Armella is celebrated on August 16th in honor of Saint Armel.

Popularity

In Germany, Armella is considered a rare name. In 2015, it reached the 4,092nd rank on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name Armella has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The global popularity and frequency of Armella are illustrated by its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Ella / Mella

Frequently asked questions about the name Armella

Where does the name Armella come from?

Armella has its roots in Old Welsh and Celtic and means 'the bear princess.'

What does the name Armella mean?

The meaning of Armella is derived from the Celtic elements: 'arth' means 'bear' and 'mael' stands for 'prince.'

How popular is the name Armella?

Armella is common in English and French-speaking areas, but not very frequent. Its variants like Armelle and Armela are also known.

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