Belinda
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Belinda, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A female given name popularised by Alexander Pope's 1714 poem "The Rape of the Lock."
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Built from Belle plus the ending -inda, echoing Romance words for "beautiful" (French belle, Italian bella). It was popularised by Alexander Pope's poem, and a moon of Uranus was later named after his character.
Full origin of Belinda →Frequently asked questions
What does “Belinda” mean?
The word “Belinda” means a female given name popularised by Alexander Pope's 1714 poem "The Rape of the Lock.". In plain terms, a female first name, also used for one of the moons of Uranus.
How do you pronounce “Belinda”?
“Belinda” is pronounced buh-LIHN-duh (/bəˈlɪndə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Belinda” in a sentence?
Here is “Belinda” used in a sentence: “Belinda was named after her great-aunt.”
What part of speech is “Belinda”?
“Belinda” is a name.
Where does the word “Belinda” come from?
The word “Belinda” comes from French. Built from Belle plus the ending -inda, echoing Romance words for "beautiful" (French belle, Italian bella). It was popularised by Alexander Pope's poem, and a moon of Uranus was later named after his character.
Is “Belinda” a common word?
“Belinda” is an uncommon word in modern English.