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Belinda

buh-LIN-duh

Popularity

#1726

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Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Italian

Total Births

73,002

Peak Year

#3,123 in 1961

First Recorded

1889

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

The meaning of Belinda is uncertain, though it is speculated to be derived from the Italian *bella* meaning 'beautiful' combined with *linda* meaning 'pretty'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Belinda Carlisle

    American singer, lead vocalist for The Go-Go's.

Nicknames

BelleBellaLindyBel

Similar Names

BriannaSerenaMelindaBellamy

Personality Traits

CharmingElegantGracefulKind

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