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Abella

ah-BEL-ah

Abella is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Derived from the Hebrew name 'Abel', meaning 'breath' or 'vapor'. Also associated with the Latin word for 'bee'.”. It currently ranks #5598 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2018.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Abella Means

Derived from the Hebrew name 'Abel', meaning 'breath' or 'vapor'. Also associated with the Latin word for 'bee'.

The Story of Abella

Like the gentle hum of bees in a summer garden, this name carries a sweetness, a delicate strength that feels predestined for your daughter.

Abella traces its roots to the Hebrew name Abel, meaning 'breath' or 'vapor', suggesting something ephemeral and precious. It also carries an association with the Latin word for 'bee', 'apis', and by extension, 'Abella' can evoke the industrious and life-giving nature of these creatures. The name’s journey is subtle, moving from ancient Hebrew whispers to the gentle resonance of Latin sounds, eventually finding its place in modern naming traditions.

When you picture your daughter, you might see a gentle spirit, someone who moves through the world with kindness. 'Abella' feels like a soft exhalation, a whisper of warmth. Writing 'Abella' on her birth announcement will feel like capturing a moment of pure, sweet grace, a promise of the gentle soul she will become.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

GentleSweetKind

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#85 in 2018

Total Births

1,081

First Recorded

2000

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