Isabella
[ɪ.saˈbɛl.la]
Isabella is the Latin form of the female given name Isabella.
This term is used as a proper noun to refer to a female individual named Isabella.
Did you know?
- While it looks Latin, Isabella is actually a Medieval Latinization of the Spanish name Isabel.
- In the context of Medieval Latin, using the name 'Isabella' instead of 'Isabel' was a way to make the name sound more prestigious or 'official' in documents like those from the Church.
- While 'Isabella' is the nominative form, in the genitive case (meaning 'of Isabella'), the name would change to 'Isabellae' in a formal Latin sentence.
Examples in context
- Isabella est amica mea.Isabella is my friend.
- Isabella epistulam scripsit.Isabella wrote a letter.
- Num Isabella adest?Is Isabella here?
Example conversation
Aurelia and Marcus are talking in a garden.
- AureliaCur Isabella tardat?Why is Isabella late?
- MarcusIsabella advenit nunc.Isabella is arriving now.
- AureliaEam videamus!Let us see her!
- MarcusIta, eam video.Yes, I see her.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Isabella, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Isabella, CC BY-SA 4.0.