Arabella
7 synonyms for Arabella, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A feminine given name, likely derived from Latin meaning "yielding to prayer".
Synonyms
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Etymology
Uncertain, used in Scotland since the sixteenth century; possibly from Latin orabilis (“yielding to prayer”) or a variant of Annabel.
Full origin of Arabella →Frequently asked questions
What does “Arabella” mean?
The word “Arabella” means a feminine given name, likely derived from Latin meaning "yielding to prayer".
How do you pronounce “Arabella”?
“Arabella” is pronounced a-ruh-BEH-luh (/æɹəˈbɛlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Arabella” in a sentence?
Here is “Arabella” used in a sentence: “Arabella inherited her grandmother's piano.”
What part of speech is “Arabella”?
“Arabella” is a name.
