Tella
TEH-lah
Tella is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “A short form of names like Estella or other names ending in -ella. Estella means 'star' in Latin.”, and peaked in popularity in 1989.
What Tella Means
“A short form of names like Estella or other names ending in -ella. Estella means 'star' in Latin.”
The Story of Tella
This name twinkles like a distant star, a short, bright beacon in the vastness of the night sky.
Tella, often a sweet diminutive, likely sparkles from Latin origins as a shortened form of Estella, meaning 'star'. It carries the celestial glow of ancient observations.
You imagine your daughter, Tella, as a shining light. This name suggests a gentle spirit, someone who brings brightness and a touch of wonder into the lives of those around her.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#11 in 1989
Total Births
54
First Recorded
1880
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