Nabella
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nabella
Nabella is a feminine name derived from Arabic roots, combining "Nab" (prophet) with the feminine suffix "-ella," meaning "prophetess" or "noble woman." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities, though it remains relatively uncommon and lacks significant historical prominence in classical Islamic tradition.
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Etymology
Nabella is a feminine name derived from Arabic roots, combining "Nab" (prophet) with the feminine suffix "-ella," meaning "prophetess" or "noble woman." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities, though it remains relatively uncommon and lacks significant historical prominence in classical Islamic tradition.
Nabella currently ranks #16,539 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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