Isabella
/i.zaˈbɛl.la/feminine
The English name Isabel is translated into Italian as Isabella.
Isabella is a feminine given name used to translate the name Isabel.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/i.zaˈbɛl.la/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the name Isabella is often associated with the 'Isabella d'Este', a famous Renaissance marquise known as the 'First Lady of the World' for her patronage of the arts.
- While Isabella is the standard form, you may see the diminutive Isabelletta used in informal settings to express affection or endearment.
- While 'Isabella' is the Italian version, the name is actually an adaptation of the Spanish 'Isabel', which itself was a variation of the Hebrew name 'Elisheba'.
Examples in context
- Isa, hai sentito le ultime notizie? Che bel tempo fa oggi!Hey, Isa, have you heard the latest news? The weather is beautiful today!
- Ho una sorella, Isabella.I have a sister, Isabella.
- Conosco una ragazza di nome Isabella.I know a girl named Isabella.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are talking about a new colleague.
- LorenzoHai incontrato la nuova collega?Have you met the new colleague?
- MartinaSì, si chiama Isabella.Yes, her name is Isabella.
- LorenzoÈ molto simpatica, quella Isabella.That Isabella is very nice.
- MartinaSì, è davvero gentile.Yes, she is really kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “isabel” translations and entries Isabella, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Isabella, CC BY-SA 4.0.
