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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pledged to God
- Origin
- Italian/Latin form of Isabel, ultimately Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- iz-ah-BELL-ah
Isabella is the Italian and Latin form of Isabel, tracing back to a Hebrew root, and it carries the meaning "pledged to God." It's pronounced iz-ah-BELL-ah, and its romantic, storybook feel lines up with its classic status among American names. If you're after a name with old-world roots and a soft, flowing sound, Isabella has held its place for well over a century.
Meaning & Origin of Isabella
Meaning: Pledged to God.
Origin: Italian/Latin form of Isabel, ultimately Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Isabella
iz-ah-BELL-ahIPA /ˌɪzəˈbɛlə/
Popularity of Isabella
Isabella hit #1 in 2009, when 22,319 baby girls were given the name, and by 2024 it had eased to #7 with 10,770 — still a top-10 name, just past its peak.
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FAQ
What does the name Isabella mean?
Pledged to God. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Isabella?
Isabella is pronounced iz-ah-BELL-ah (IPA: /ˌɪzəˈbɛlə/).
Is Isabella a popular name right now?
Isabella peaked at #1 in 2009 and is ranked #7 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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