Arabella
/aɾabeʝa/from spelling rules
Arabella is the Spanish form of the female given name Arabella.
Arabella is used as a proper noun for a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾabeʝa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish naming customs, a person named Arabella would typically have two surnames: one from her father and one from her mother.
- Unlike traditional Spanish names like Maria, Arabella does not have a standard 'santo' or name day in the traditional Catholic calendar of Spain.
- If a Spanish speaker uses 'bella' as a descriptor instead of a name, it carries a much more poetic and formal tone than the common word 'guapa'.
Examples in context
- Arabella es mi mejor amiga.Arabella is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Arabella?Do you know Arabella?
- Arabella vive en Madrid.Arabella lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Sofía¿Has visto a Arabella hoy?Have you seen Arabella today?
- DanielNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- SofíaArabella me llamó esta mañana.Arabella called me this morning.
- DanielSeguro que es algo importante.I'm sure it's something important.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
