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Anabella

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Pronounced an-uh-BEL-uh /ˌæn.əˈbɛl.ə/High

Meaning: grace and beauty combinedHigh

In 30 seconds: Anabella is a romantic compound of Anna (grace) and Bella (beauty), meaning graceful beauty. A lyrical four-syllable name with Italian Renaissance elegance.
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Origin HighHebrew, Latin
Meaninggrace and beauty combined
U.S. rank (2024)#2276 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births81 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,687

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419602024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Anabella combines Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace) with Bella (from Latin bella, beautiful). Compound names blending grace and beauty were popular in medieval Italian and Spanish cultures.

Anabella remains a romantic choice across Romance-language countries and English-speaking families who want something grander than Anna or Bella alone.

Did you know? Annabella Drummond (c. 1350–1401) was Queen of Scotland as wife of Robert III — one of the earliest recorded bearers of this beautiful compound name, showing its medieval Scottish roots alongside its Italian flair.
Overall data confidence 88%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for AnabellaBehind the Name: Annabella — name etymology reference

Variations

AnnabellaAnnabelleAnabelArabella

Nicknames

AnaBellaNelle

Famous Bearers

  • ★Annabella Drummond (c. 1350–1401)
    Queen of Scots as the wife of King Robert III; exercised considerable political influence in late-14th-century Scotland.

If you like Anabella…

Annabelle— direct double-n spelling of same name
Arabella— similar four-syllable -bella name
Rosabella— compound -bella name of similar structure
Isabelle— classic -belle variant of same sound
Mirabelle— compound -belle name of similar elegance

Frequently Asked

What does Anabella mean?

Anabella means graceful beauty, combining Anna (grace, from Hebrew) and Bella (beautiful, from Latin).

How do you pronounce Anabella?

Anabella is pronounced an-uh-BEL-uh (/ˌæn.əˈbɛl.ə/), with four syllables.

Is Anabella a girl's name?

Yes, Anabella is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Anabella?

Anabella is a less common but beautiful alternative to Annabelle, used across Romance-language countries.