Isabella
/isabeʝa/from spelling rules
Isabella is a female given name in Spanish.
Isabella is used as a female given name.
Which one should you use?
While Isabella is used, the more traditional and common Spanish version of this name is Isabel.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Isabel is a widely used variant and Isa is a common nickname among friends and family.
How do you pronounce it?
/isabeʝa/
Did you know?
- The name Isabel is a Spanish evolution of the Hebrew name Elisheba, which passed through French as Isabeau.
- While Isabella is the Italian spelling, it has become an increasingly popular choice among Spanish speakers influenced by international trends.
- The name Isabel is historically linked to the Spanish monarchy, famously worn by Queen Isabel la Católica.
Examples in context
- Alberto le dio a Isabella los dulces.Alberto gave Isabella the candy.This sentence shows Isabella as the recipient of an action.Tatoeba #11845090 by Gabe_the_cat, translation #11673448 by Amastan
- La sesión de ouija de Alberto fue interrumpida por Isabella.Alberto's Ouija board session was interrupted by Isabella.This sentence shows Isabella as the subject performing an action.Tatoeba #11744681 by Seael, translation #11677771 by Amastan
- Hola, Isabella. ¿Cómo estás?Hello, Isabella. How are you?
- Muchas gracias, IsabelThank you very much, Isabel
- ¡Gracias, Isa!Thanks, Isa!
- Isabella, ¿me puedes ayudar?Isabella, can you help me?
- ¿Te gusta que te llamen Isa o prefieres Isabella?Do you like to be called Isa, or do you prefer Isabella?
- Isabella es mi mejor amiga.Isabella is my best friend.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a mutual friend.
- Javier¿Has visto a Isabella hoy?Have you seen Isabella today?
- SofíaNo, no he visto a Isabella.No, I haven't seen Isabella.
- JavierEspero que Isabella esté bien.I hope Isabella is well.
- SofíaSí, ella es muy fuerte.Yes, she is very strong.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.