Spela
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- Name
- Spela
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- Girl name
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Spela (pela) is a Slovenian short form of the name Elizabeta, which represents a South Slavic variant of Elisabeth. The name has its roots in the ancient Hebrew forms Elisheva and Elischeba.
What does the name Spela mean?
The name Spela (pela) is a diminutive of Elizabeta and translates to 'my God has sworn' as well as 'my God is Seven'. Its origin lies in the ancient Hebrew term ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which is composed of the two elements ʾēl (אֵל) meaning 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) meaning 'oath', 'vow', or 'Seven' (a number of fullness). Other variants include Isabel, Ysaline, Isalia, Isabela, Isabele, Izabela, and Izabel.
Where does the name Spela come from?
The etymology of Spela is rooted in the ancient Hebrew realm, where the name means 'my God has sworn'. The ancient Hebrew components are ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'vow', or 'Seven' (a number of fullness). The language is Slovenian.
How do you pronounce Spela?
The pronunciation and sound of the name Spela are two syllables and begin with the distinctive consonant cluster 'sp-', giving it a clear and sharp opening. The name is typically pronounced as 'Spe-la' [ˈspeːla], with an elongated e-sound that opens the sound. The open a-ending provides a gentle closure and balances out the initial sharpness. This results in a tension-filled, harmonious overall impression – clear and slightly edgy at the beginning yet soft in the ending.
When is the name day of Spela?
The name day of Spela is celebrated on November 19.
Popularity
In Germany, Spela is a rather rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking at 1,302nd place in 2006. In the last ten years, Spela has been given as a first name there fewer than 10 times, placing it at 5,065th in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 6,179th in Austria.
Nicknames & pet names
Ela
Famous people
- Spela Bracun (Alpine skier)
- Spela Pretnar (Yugoslav Alpine skier)
- pela Rogelj (Slovenian ski jumper)
Frequently asked questions about the name Spela
What is the meaning of the name Spela?
The name Spela is a diminutive of Elizabeta and means 'my God has sworn' or 'my God is Seven'.
Where does the name Spela come from?
The origin of Spela lies in the ancient Hebrew realm, where the components ʾēl mean 'God' and shéva' mean 'oath' or 'Seven'.
How popular is the name Spela?
Spela is primarily common in the Slovenian language area, but may be less known outside Slovenia.