Origin, Meaning, And History Of Anabella
Anabellais a female given name and a variant of Annabel, an English and Dutch name that has various meanings based on the origin from which it is derived. It is believed to have originated from the combination of Anna and Belle. Anna is derived from the Hebrew word ‘Hannah,’ meaning ‘favor’ or ‘grace,’ while Belle, meaning ‘beautiful,’ is French. As such, Anabella could be translated to mean ‘beautiful grace’ or ‘graceful beauty.’
This modern variation of the name is most commonly used in English-speaking countries. However, it is sometimes associated with Spanish or Latin roots, in which case it is possibly derived from the Latin name ‘Amabel,’ from ‘Amabilis,’ which means ‘lovable,’ ‘graceful,’ or ‘beautiful.’ In terms of pronunciation, Anabella is pronounced as ‘Ah-nuh-bel-uh.’
The name is linked to the patroness of the Christian tradition, ‘Saint Anna’ (also often named Saint Anne). According to Christian mythology, she was the mother of the Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus. The name’s usage dates back to ancient times. However, Anna’s modernized variants, such as Anabella and Anabel, were recognized as first names only after the 19th century. It was after the 1960s that the name gained notability in the US, particularly after the 2000s.
Anabellais relatively uncommon globally today, but it is a chosen name in other countries, including the UK, Canada, Indonesia, Russia, and UAE. Some common variants of Anabella in different languages are Annabel (Dutch), Annabella (Italian), Anabela (Portuguese), Anabel (Spanish), Annabelle (French), and Amabel (English).
The name’s most popular bearer in history was Scottish queen ‘Anabella Drummond,’ who was married to King Robert III of Scotland and served as queen during 1390-1401. Famous beauty queens with this name areAnabellaSierra Castro, a model and beauty pageant titleholder crowned Miss International Colombia in 2018, andAnabellaIsabel Hale Ruíz, a Panamanian model and Miss International Panama (2004).
The name Anabella was used in literature by author Nev Nickelz in the books Anabella Giggles All Day!’ and ‘AnabellaGiggles All Night!‘ which depict feelings of happiness and true friendship.
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末开始上涨受欢迎的名称90s. Explore how the name Anabella performed in popularity and ranking in this section.
Popularity Over Time
Anabellawas not very popular among the US population in the 1980s, but its popularity has been steadily increasing since then, peaking in 2004. However, its usage reduced significantly after 2015, with just 118 babies in a million sharing the name as of 2021.
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The name’s ranking showed a significant rise after 1987 when it stood at the 11,387th position. In 2021, Anabella held the 1,729th position on the US ranking chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Anabella?
The name Anabella means graceful and beautiful, easy to love, gracious, lovable beauty, and a variant of name anabel.
2. What is the origin of the name Anabella?
Anabellahas a Dutch and Spanish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Anabella?
Anabellais pronounced as ah-nuh-beh-luh.
