The girl's name Isabella \i-sa-bella, isab(el)-la\ is a variant of Elizabeth (Hebrew) and Isabel (Hebrew), and the meaning of Isabella is "God's promise; God is my oath". See also Bella and Marisela.

ORIGIN
Hebrew

MEANING
Devoted to God

As the name of the daughters of actor Matt Damon, singer Drew Lachey, and American Idol contestant Josh Gracin, this name is a hit. Isabella is the Italian form of Elizabeth that was brought into France in the early Middle Ages and then carried into England. The name became popular among royalty and was best-known for Isabella of France who married King Edward II of England and became the queen consort in during the 14th century. Italian actress and model Isabella Rossellini is a recent namesake.

VARIATIONS
Elian Isidoro

ALTERNATIVES
Izabela Isebella Izabella Isabela

NICKNAMES
Sabella Belle Isa Bella Izzie

FAMOUS Isabellas
Queen Isabella of Spain

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