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Isabella
“Pledged to God; a form of Elizabeth”
About the name Isabella
Isabella is a girl’s name from the Hebrew tradition. Its meaning is “pledged to God; a form of Elizabeth”. Names from Hebrew, many of them from the Bible. They have been used in English for centuries — from Hannah and Sarah to Noah, Elijah and Levi.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Hebrew names
- Abigail 👧My father is joy · Hebrew
- Anna 👧Grace, favor; a form of Hannah · Hebrew
- Ayla 👧Oak tree · Hebrew
- Daniela 👧God is my judge · Hebrew
- Delilah 👧Delicate · Hebrew
- Eden 👧Delight; the Garden of Eden · Hebrew
- Eliana 👧My God has answered · Hebrew
- Elizabeth 👧My God is an oath · Hebrew
- Elliot 🧒My God is the Lord; from the medieval Elias · Hebrew
- Esther 👧Star (via Persian) · Hebrew
- Gabriela 👧God is my strength · Hebrew
- Gabriella 👧God is my strength · Hebrew
Sibling name ideas (Hebrew, boys)
- Aaron 👦Exalted, mountain of strength · Hebrew
- Abraham 👦Father of many · Hebrew
- Adam 👦Man, earth · Hebrew
- Amos 👦Carried by God · Hebrew
- Ari 👦Lion · Hebrew
- Asher 👦Happy, blessed · Hebrew
- Benjamin 👦Son of the right hand · Hebrew
- Boaz 👦Swiftness, strength · Hebrew
More girl names starting with I
- Imani 👧Faith (Swahili) · African
- Ingrid 👧Beautiful, beloved · Scandinavian
- Irene 👧Peace · Greek
- Iris 👧Rainbow; also the flower · Greek
- Isabel 👧Pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth · Spanish
- Isla 👧Island; from the Scottish island of Islay · Scottish
- Ivy 👧The evergreen climbing plant · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Isabella mean?
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin. It means: pledged to God; a form of Elizabeth.
Is Isabella a boy or girl name?
Isabella is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Isabella have?
Isabella has 8 letters and about 4 syllables.
Is Isabella a popular name?
Yes. Isabella has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.