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Isabella

Devoted to God · pronounced iz-uh-BEL-uh

Meaning

Isabella is a italian name meaning “Devoted to God”.

History

The Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, borne by queens of Castile and Portugal. Shakespeare used it, and it became a fixture of the modern top ten with nicknames Bella and Izzy.

Popularity

Ranked #5 in 2026 · up 155 places since 1996

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