Bella
Bella is a female given name in German.
Bella is used as a female given name.
Did you know?
- While Bella is a name, the German word bellen means 'to bark'. This can lead to humorous puns or nicknames involving dogs when the name is used in casual settings.
- Though Bella is a name in German, it is an loanword from the Italian word for 'beautiful'. German speakers recognize this connection, making the name's meaning intuitively clear.
- Because Bella sounds like the Italian word for 'beautiful', it is often used in German marketing and brand names to evoke a feeling of elegance and luxury.
Examples in context
- Ich mag den Namen „Bella“, er bedeutet „schön“, nicht wahr?I love the name Bella. It means "pretty", right?This sentence shows how to express an opinion about the name Bella and its meaning.Tatoeba #7775090 by Yorwba, translation #4404739 by Evie
- Daraufhin schickte der Prinz nach dem Händler und seinen Töchtern und ward mit Bella vermählt, und sie lebten glücklich bis an ihr Lebensende.Thereupon the prince sent for the merchant and his daughters, and he was married to Bella, and they all lived happy together ever afterwards.This sentence illustrates a literary context where the name Bella is used in a story about a prince.Tatoeba #13596316 by Waldelfe, translation #6211605 by Hybrid
- Bella kommt heute zu meiner Party.Bella is coming to my party today.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are waiting for a friend at a cafe.
- HannahHat Bella schon geschrieben?Has Bella texted yet?
- LukasNein, ich habe nichts gehört.No, I haven't heard anything.
- HannahIch hoffe, dass Bella bald kommt.I hope that Bella comes soon.
- LukasSie ist bestimmt gleich hier.She is probably here any second.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
