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Ella

[ˈɛla]

Ella is a short, melodious feminine name of Germanic origin. Originally used as a diminutive of longer names, it is now widely celebrated on its own. Its effortless pronunciation, graceful form, and international appeal make it a favorite for modern parents.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Ella
Slovak:
Czech:
Ella
Hungarian:
Ella
Polish:
Ella
Ukrainian:
German:
Ella
Spanish:
Ella
French:
Ella
Italian:
Ella
Portuguese:
Ella
Other world variants:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A short Germanic name derived from an element meaning 'other' or 'foreign'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Ella je ženské meno germánskeho pôvodu. Pôvodne vzniklo ako skrátená podoba germánskych mien obsahujúcich prvok alja- vo význame „iný, cudzí“. Neskôr sa používalo aj ako osamostatnená domácka podoba viacerých mien začínajúcich alebo končiacich na el-, napríklad Eleonóra, Helena, Gabriela či Izabela; ich odlišné etymologické významy sa však na meno Ella neprenášajú.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Ella is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

ELLA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

17 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
1 February
Francúzsko
13 February
Hungarian Calendar
19 February
NórskoŠvédsko
7 March
Lotyšsko
25 June
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈɛla]

V slovenčine sa vyslovuje [ela].

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Ella
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Elly
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Elle
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Ellu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Ella
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Elle
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Ellou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ElliEllkaEllinkaElličkaElluška
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Ella
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Ella! Elli! Ellka!

Notable figures named Ella

23

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Ella Purnellová
GB
born 1996Notable Figure

English-born British actress (born 1996)

Ella Fitzgeraldová
US
1917 – 1996Historical Figure

American jazz singer (1917–1996)

Ella Henderson
GB
born 1996Notable Figure

British singer

Ella Wheeler Wilcox
US
1850 – 1919Historical Figure

American author and poet (1850–1919)

Ella Rainesová
US
1920 – 1988Historical Figure

American actress (1920-1988)

Ella Eyre
GB
born 1994Notable Figure

British singer and songwriter

Ella Chen
TW
born 1981Notable Figure

Taiwanese actress and singer

Ella Hunt
GB
born 1998Notable Figure

English actress

Test how Ella sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Ella Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:E.S.without dots:ES
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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