Nella - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Nella

NEL-ah'NEL-uh'2 syllables
🇮🇹Italian
Cheerful

MEANING

Light

ORIGIN

Italian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'Nella', a diminutive of 'Antonella' or 'Leonella'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Italy, often as a standalone name or a diminutive.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used as a diminutive of longer Italian names and has been in use since the 19th century in Italy.

🇬🇧English
Soft

MEANING

BrightShining one

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Originated as a diminutive of 'Helen' or 'Eleanor'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Associated with brightness and light, often chosen for its cheerful sound.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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