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Belinda
buh-LIHN-duh
Belinda (name) means a female given name popularised by Alexander Pope's 1714 poem "The Rape of the Lock.". Example: “Belinda was named after her great-aunt.”
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A female given name popularised by Alexander Pope's 1714 poem "The Rape of the Lock."
"Belinda was named after her great-aunt."
How to use Belinda
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female first name, also used for one of the moons of Uranus.
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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.
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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.
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