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Isabela

ih-s-BEH-l

Isabela (name) means a female given name from Spanish, a variant of Isabel. Example: “Isabela moved to Madrid to study art.”

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A female given name from Spanish, a variant of Isabel.

"Isabela moved to Madrid to study art."

The name of a province and several towns in the Philippines.

"Isabela province is located in the Cagayan Valley region."

How to use Isabela

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In plain EnglishA Spanish-origin female name, also a Philippine province.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Isabela; the Philippine province is named after Queen Isabella II of Spain.

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for Isabela

Ela Lela Bela Adela Leela Teela abuela Angela Pamela Sheela favela Daniela

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Isabela” mean?

The word “Isabela” means a female given name from Spanish, a variant of Isabel. In plain terms, a Spanish-origin female name, also a Philippine province.

How do you pronounce “Isabela”?

“Isabela” is pronounced ih-s-BEH-l (/ʔɪ.sɐˈbɛ.lɐ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Isabela” in a sentence?

Here is “Isabela” used in a sentence: “Isabela moved to Madrid to study art.”

What part of speech is “Isabela”?

“Isabela” is a name.

Where does the word “Isabela” come from?

The word “Isabela” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Isabela; the Philippine province is named after Queen Isabella II of Spain.

How many meanings does “Isabela” have?

“Isabela” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name from Spanish, a variant of Isabel.

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