The baby name Amabella is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced am-uh-BEL-uh (IPA: /ˌæməˈbɛlə/).
Amabella is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Amabella is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced am-uh-BEL-uh (IPA: /ˌæməˈbɛlə/).
Amabella is Latin in Origin.
Amabella is a Latinate elaboration of medieval Amabel, from Latin amabilis, “lovable, worthy of love,” formed on amare, “to love,” with the adjectival suffix -bilis. Through Old French and Anglo-Norman it entered England after 1066, appearing in records as Amabel, Amabilia, and Amabella. The -bella ending later encouraged association with Italian bella, “beautiful,” though the core sense remains “lovable.” Related forms include Amabel (English), Amabelle (French-influenced), Amabile (Italian), and the contracted Mabel; Annabel/Annabelle evolved when Amabel blended with Anna in Scotland.
Used widely in medieval England and France, the name waned by the 15th century as Mabel took over, then resurfaced in the 19th century’s medieval revival. Today Amabella is rare yet fits contemporary favorites like Isabella and Arabella. Possible short forms are Ama, Bella, Amy, and Mabel; variant spellings include Amabelle and Amabela.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #896 | 8 | 8,739 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
Amabella is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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