name
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Isabella
ih-zuh-BEH-luh
Isabella (name) means a female given name from Hebrew, the Latinate/Italian form of Isabel. Example: “Isabella is one of the most popular baby names.”
name
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A female given name from Hebrew, the Latinate/Italian form of Isabel.
"Isabella is one of the most popular baby names."
noun
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A pale greyish-yellow or fawn colour.
"The old photograph had faded to a soft isabella tone."
How to use Isabella
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular female first name, and also the name of a muted yellow-grey colour.
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Etymology
The Latinate and Italian form of Isabel.
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What does “Isabella” mean?
The word “Isabella” means a female given name from Hebrew, the Latinate/Italian form of Isabel. In plain terms, a popular female first name, and also the name of a muted yellow-grey colour.
How do you pronounce “Isabella”?
“Isabella” is pronounced ih-zuh-BEH-luh (/ɪzəˈbɛlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Isabella” in a sentence?
Here is “Isabella” used in a sentence: “Isabella is one of the most popular baby names.”
What part of speech is “Isabella”?
Depending on how it is used, “Isabella” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Isabella” come from?
The word “Isabella” comes from Latin. The Latinate and Italian form of Isabel.
Is “Isabella” a common word?
“Isabella” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Isabella” have?
“Isabella” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name from Hebrew, the Latinate/Italian form of Isabel.
