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Arnela

Quick answerThe name Arnela is a feminine given name meaning "eagle" or "eagle ruler," derived from the Germanic elements *arn* (eagle) and *-ela* (a diminutive or feminine suffix).

Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#17,320
TrendVintage
Peak year1997
Syllables3
OriginGermanic
LanguageSouth Slavic
CultureBosnian/Croatian
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology6 Chaldean 8
Global rank#4,684

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

About the name Arnela

The name Arnela is a feminine given name meaning "eagle" or "eagle ruler," derived from the Germanic elements *arn* (eagle) and *-ela* (a diminutive or feminine suffix).

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Etymology

The name Arnela is a feminine given name meaning "eagle" or "eagle ruler," derived from the Germanic elements *arn* (eagle) and *-ela* (a diminutive or feminine suffix). It is primarily used in Bosnian, Croatian, and other South Slavic cultures, often among Muslim communities, with no notable historical figures or widespread ancient usage.

Arnela currently ranks #17,320 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.

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