Abella

Abella is a girl's name that is regarded as a traditional French form of Abela, a feminine variant of the name Abel. Translated, it means "the breath," "the whisper," or "the transience."

What does the name Abella mean?

The name Abella is considered an old French variant of Abela, the feminine form of the name Abel. Its meanings include "the breath," "the whisper," or "the transience." The roots can be found in the Ancient Hebrew heḇel (הֶבֶל), which means "the whisper," "the breath," "the vapor," or "the transience," and possibly in the Akkadian ablu (𒌉𒍑), which means "the son." Related forms include Abelia, Abelina, and Abeline.

Where does the name Abella come from?

The origin of the name Abella is both Akkadian and Ancient Hebrew, carrying the meaning "the breath." In Ancient Hebrew, heḇel (הֶבֶל) consists of terms for the whisper, the breath, the vapor, and transience, while in Akkadian, ablu (𒌉𒍑) stands for "the son." The languages from which the name originates are Old French and French.

How do you pronounce Abella?

The sound and pronunciation of Abella: The name has three syllables and sounds soft. It is usually pronounced as "A-bel-la" [aˈbɛla], starting with an open 'a' sound. The double 'l' connection allows for a smooth transition, and the gentle "-la" at the end gives the name a harmonious touch. Abella radiates kindness, femininity, and balance – a name that embodies gentle elegance and tranquility.

When is the name day of Abella?

The name day of Abella is celebrated on August 1, August 5, and December 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Abella is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2016, at 4,471st. In the last ten years, Abella has been chosen as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bella

Famous people

• Maria Abella de Ramirez (Uruguayan writer)