Isabella

A classic form associated with the name family of Elizabeth.

Isabella is a feminine given name that’s widely used across many countries and languages, and it has a long history in European naming traditions. In everyday naming references, it’s commonly linked to the Isabel/Elizabeth name family, which helps explain why similar forms appear across different languages. Etymology discussions often describe Isabella as a form within the broader Isabel/Elizabeth set, and many sources connect that family to Hebrew roots. The exact linguistic path can be presented differently depending on whether a source emphasizes a particular language’s historical development. Pronunciation in English is often rendered as iz-uh-BEL-uh, with the stress on the “BEL” syllable. A practical tip is that the spelling Isabela is also common in some languages, and nicknames like Bella can appear naturally in everyday use.

Etymology: Commonly treated as a form of Isabella/Isabel within the broader Elizabeth name family; sources often connect that family to Hebrew roots, with details differing by language path.