Female Name
Arabella
ˌæɹ.ə.ˈbɛl.ə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
asteroids
Baldur's Gate characters
Charles Dickens characters
cities
Dishonored characters
Disney characters
ends in -bella
ends in -ella
Flack characters
Harry Potter characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
classic100%
formal140%
upper class140%
natural65%
wholesome100%
delicate65%
refined140%
strange100%
complex80%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Arabella is a name of Medieval Scottish origin, likely a variant of Annabel. It has been historically associated with the Latin term 'orabilis', meaning 'invokable' or 'yielding to prayer'. The name has also been linked to the ancient city of Irbid in Jordan, known in Greek as Ἄρβηλα (Arbela).
Etymology
Original Form:
Annabel
Evolution:
From Annabel to Arabella, influenced by Latin 'orabilis'.
Source:
Medieval Scottish and Latin origins.