Isabella Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Isabella means my god is an oath. Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva.

Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, which itself goes back to the Hebrew Elisheva, usually explained as my God is an oath. The name was especially prominent in medieval Spain, where Isabella of Castile became one of Europe's most powerful rulers, and in France and England it appeared as Isabel and Isabelle. Shakespeare used Isabella in Measure for Measure. In modern English, the name feels both romantic and stately, and Bella, Izzy, and Isa are all common short forms. It suits families who like a long, lyrical name with flexible nicknames.

Variants of Isabella

IsabelIsabelleIzabellaBellaYsabel

Well-known people named Isabella

Isabella Rossellini, Isabella of Castile.

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