Μπέλα
Bella
Μπέλα is the Greek form of the female given name Bella.
Μπέλα is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
Bella
Did you know?
- In modern Greek, the letter β (beta) is pronounced like a 'v', which is why the 'b' sound in Μπέλα requires the double-letter combination μπ.
- While 'Bella' means 'beautiful' in Italian or Spanish, the Greek word for 'beautiful' is actually όμορφη (omorfí). Using Μπέλα to mean 'beautiful' in a Greek conversation would not be understood.
- Greek speakers often use the diminutive suffix -ούλα to create nicknames, so a person named Μπέλα might be called Μπελούλα as a term of endearment.
Examples in context
- Μπέλλα, πώς περάσες τις διακοπές σου;Bella, how was your vacation?
- Η Μπέλα είναι καλή φίλη μου.I Mpéla eínai kalí fíli mou.Bella is a good friend of mine.
- Γνωρίζεις την Μπέλα;Gnorízeis tin Mpéla;Do you know Bella?
- Η Μπέλα έρχεται από την Ιταλία.I Mpéla érchetai apó tin Italía.Bella comes from Italy.
Example conversation
Eleni is introducing her friend to Kostas.
- Ελένη EleniΚώστα, αυτή είναι η Μπέλα.Kósta, aftí einai i Béla.Kostas, this is Bella.
- Κώστας KostasΧαίρομαι πολύ που σε γνώρισα, Μπέλα.Chaíromai polý pou se gnórisa, Béla.I am very glad to meet you, Bella.
- Ελένη EleniΗ Μπέλα είναι από την Ιταλία.I Béla einai apó tin Italía.Bella is from Italy.
- Κώστας KostasΤι ωραία, καλώς ήρθες!Ti oraía, kalós írthes!How lovely, welcome!
