Isabella
Isabella is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Italian and Spanish origin, meaning “God is my oath”.
| Meaning | God is my oath |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Italian and Spanish |
| Pronunciation | iz-uh-BEL-uh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United States, Italy, United Kingdom, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Isabella
Isabella is the Latinised and Italian form of Isabel, itself a medieval Spanish form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'. It was the name of Queen Isabella I of Castile and of several English queens consort. In recent decades it has become one of the most popular girls' names in the English-speaking world, ranking at the top in the United States around 2010.
Is Isabella a Christian name?
As a form of Elizabeth, Isabella carries a Christian connection to Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, though the form itself is not biblical.
How popular is Isabella?
Very popular in the United States and elsewhere since the 2000s.
Gifts with the name Isabella
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Isabella
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isabella mean?
Isabella means 'God is my oath'. It is of Hebrew, via Italian and Spanish origin.
Is Isabella a Christian name?
As a form of Elizabeth, Isabella carries a Christian connection to Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, though the form itself is not biblical.
How do you pronounce Isabella?
Isabella is pronounced iz-uh-BEL-uh.
Is Isabella a boy or girl name?
Isabella is usually a girl name.