Quella
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Quella
Quella is a feminine given name derived from the Latin "quella," meaning "that one" or "which one," though it may also function as a variant or diminutive form of names like Querida (Spanish for "beloved").
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Etymology
Quella is a feminine given name derived from the Latin "quella," meaning "that one" or "which one," though it may also function as a variant or diminutive form of names like Querida (Spanish for "beloved"). The name has been used primarily in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking communities, with limited historical prominence in documented records.
Quella currently ranks #5,431 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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