Isabella
Meaning of Isabella
Isabella is a female name of Italian origin, pronounced as ee-zah-BEHL-lah in Italian and iz-uh-BEL-uh in English. The name has been popular over the years with variations such as Isabelle and Isabel. It has been a prominent choice for parents, especially since the 2000s, peaking at rank 1 in both 2009 and 2010 for newborn girls in the United States. This classic name has an enduring charm and sophistication that transcends time and borders, making it a beautiful choice for a baby girl today. As well as its inherent elegance, Isabella carries associations with historical figures like Queen Isabella of Spain, adding a regal touch to its appeal.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ee-zah-BEHL-lah (/i.zza.be.la//)
American English
- Pronunced as iz-uh-BEL-uh (/ɪz.ə.ˈbɛl.ə//)
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Notable People Named Isabella
| Isabella Rossellini - Isabella Fiorella Elettra Giovanna Rossellini is an Italian actress and model, known for her successful career as a Lancôme model and in American cinema, and is the daughter of Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman and Italian film director Roberto Rossellini. |
| Isabella of Portugal was a powerful empress consort and regent of Spain during the 16th century. |
| Isabella Blow - Isabella "Issie" Blow was an influential English magazine editor and muse to hat designer Philip Treacy, known for discovering models Stella Tennant and Sophie Dahl, and championing the career of fashion designer Alexander McQueen. |
| Isabella Fyvie Mayo, also known as Edward Garrett, was a Scottish writer, poet, suffragist, and reformer who made significant contributions to literature and social activism. |
| Isabella Summers - Isabella Janet Florentina Summers, a founding member of Florence and the Machine, is an English musician, songwriter, producer, remixer, and composer. |
| Isabella Dinsmore Greenway was a pioneering American politician and entrepreneur, known as the first congresswoman in Arizona history and the founder of the Arizona Inn of Tucson. |
| Isabella Castillo Díaz is a Cuban actress and singer, best known for her role as Graciela "Grachi" Alonso in the Nickelodeon Latin America series Grachi, and has released several songs. |
| Isabella Ormston Ford was an English social reformer, suffragist, and writer who advocated for workers' rights and feminism. |
| Isabella Lövin is a prominent Swedish politician known for her roles as Minister for International Development Cooperation, Minister for the Environment, and as an honorary Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden, as well as her leadership in the Green Party. |
| Isabella of Portugal, Queen of Castile - Isabella of Portugal was the Queen of Castile and León and the mother of Queen Isabella I of Castile. |
| Isabella Karle was an influential American chemist known for her pioneering work in extracting plutonium chloride and was the recipient of several prestigious awards for her scientific contributions. |
| Isabella Hammad is a British-Palestinian author who was named one of the Granta Best of Young British Novelists in 2023. |
| Isabella Löwengrip - Isabella Desirée Löwengrip, also known as "Blondinbella", is a prominent Swedish entrepreneur, author, lecturer, and blogger. |
| Isabella II of Jerusalem - Isabella II, also known as Yolande of Brienne, was a French princess who reigned as Queen of Jerusalem and became Holy Roman Empress through her marriage to Frederick II. |
| Isabella of Clermont, also known as Isabella of Taranto, was a queen of Naples and ruling Princess of the Principality of Taranto in the 15th century. |
