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Della
DEH-luh
Della (name) means a female first name that emerged in the nineteenth century, possibly as a short form of Adela or Delia. Example: “Della was a favorite name among Victorian-era families.”
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A female first name that emerged in the nineteenth century, possibly as a short form of Adela or Delia.
"Della was a favorite name among Victorian-era families."
How to use Della
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female given name, likely related to Adela or Delia.
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Etymology
Possibly a variant of Adela or Delia, first recorded in the 19th century.
Class of 1800
Della joined the language around 1800.
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What does “Della” mean?
The word “Della” means a female first name that emerged in the nineteenth century, possibly as a short form of Adela or Delia. In plain terms, a female given name, likely related to Adela or Delia.
How do you pronounce “Della”?
“Della” is pronounced DEH-luh (/ˈdɛlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Della” in a sentence?
Here is “Della” used in a sentence: “Della was a favorite name among Victorian-era families.”
What part of speech is “Della”?
“Della” is a name.
Where does the word “Della” come from?
The word “Della” dates back to around 1800. Possibly a variant of Adela or Delia, first recorded in the 19th century.
Is “Della” a common word?
“Della” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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