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Anabella

Quick answerThe name 'Anabella' is a variant of 'Anabel,' typically meaning "graceful" or "beautiful," derived from the Latin *amabilis* ("lovable") combined with the Hebrew *Hannah* ("grace") or the Old Irish *ann* ("beauty").

English (Modern) · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,258
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2014
Syllables4
OriginEnglish (Modern)
LanguageEnglish (Modern)
CultureEnglish (Modern)
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology3 Chaldean 3
Global rank#441

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Anabella

The name 'Anabella' is a variant of 'Anabel,' typically meaning "graceful" or "beautiful," derived from the Latin *amabilis* ("lovable") combined with the Hebrew *Hannah* ("grace") or the Old Irish *ann* ("beauty").

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Etymology

The name 'Anabella' is a variant of 'Anabel,' typically meaning "graceful" or "beautiful," derived from the Latin *amabilis* ("lovable") combined with the Hebrew *Hannah* ("grace") or the Old Irish *ann* ("beauty"). It is used primarily in English, Spanish, and Italian-speaking cultures, often within Christian communities, with notable historical usage in medieval Europe as a fusion of names like Anna and Bella.

Anabella currently ranks #2,258 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.

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