Isabella
/i.zaˈbɛl.la/
Isabella is the Italian female given name for Isabella.
Isabella is a female given name used in Italian.
Which one should you use?
While Isabella is the standard name, several informal variations exist. Isa is a common nickname, Isabetta is a diminutive used as a term of endearment and Bella serves as a friendly alternative nickname.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /i.zaˈbɛl.la/.
Did you know?
- In some historical contexts, the name Isabella was associated with the term 'isabelline', a color name in English used to describe a pale greyish-yellow or 'dirty' white hue.
- The Italian name Isabella became widely popular across Europe due to the influence of the powerful Spanish Habsburgs who ruled parts of Italy.
- Because 'bella' means 'beautiful' in Italian, the name 'Isabella' contains a built-in compliment that can be used as a play on words in poetry or song.
Examples in context
- Isabella si stava sfigurando.Isabella was disfiguring herself.This sentence shows the name Isabella being used as a subject.Tatoeba #14025944 by Guybrush88, translation #11663492 by Amastan
- Tom chiamò il pappagallo "Isabella".Tobias named the parrot "Isabella."This sentence shows the name Isabella being used as a name for an animal.Tatoeba #13294446 by Guybrush88, translation #11667380 by Amastan
- Claudio diede ad Isabella una bottiglia d'acqua.Claudio gave Isabella a bottle of water.This sentence shows the name Isabella being used as an indirect object.Tatoeba #11709105 by Guybrush88, translation #11689152 by Amastan
- Io vado con IsabellaI am going with Isabella
- Isabella sta studiandoIsabella is studying
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are talking about a mutual friend.
- LorenzoHai visto Isabella oggi?Have you seen Isabella today?
- SofiaNo, non l'ho ancora sentita.No, I haven't heard from her yet.
- LorenzoIsabella voleva venire al cinema.Isabella wanted to come to the cinema.
- SofiaAllora chiamala subito!Then call her right away!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Isabella, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
