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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Possibly 'heart' or 'insides' (courage, character); also used in India as a form of Bela, a jasmine flower
- Origin
- Hungarian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BAY-luh
Bela is a boy's name with a worldly, vintage feel, pronounced BAY-luh. It's Hungarian in origin, and it may mean 'heart' or 'insides', which points to courage and character. In India, Bela is also used as a form of the name for a jasmine flower.
Meaning & Origin of Bela
Meaning: Possibly 'heart' or 'insides' (courage, character); also used in India as a form of Bela, a jasmine flower.
Origin: Hungarian.
How to Pronounce Bela
BAY-luhIPA /ˈbeɪlə/
Popularity of Bela
Bela ranked #4561 in 2024, with 30 babies given the name. Its highest U.S. Social Security rank was #2077 in 1915, when 13 babies were named Bela.
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FAQ
What does the name Bela mean?
Possibly ‘heart’ or ‘insides’ (courage, character); also used in India as a form of Bela, a jasmine flower.
How do you pronounce Bela?
Bela is pronounced BAY-luh (IPA: /ˈbeɪlə/).
Is Bela a popular name right now?
Bela peaked at #2077 in 1915 and is ranked #4561 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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