Girl name
Isabella name meaning
“God is my oath”
Isabella means “God is my oath.” It belongs to the European family of Elizabeth names and ultimately derives from Hebrew Elisheva. It is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Isabella d’Este, the historical patron of the arts in Mantua, provides a notable cultural association.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity
- #1,863
What does Isabella mean?
God is my oath
In Turkish: Tanrı benim yeminimdir
Isabella belongs to the same name family as Isabel and Elizabeth. The oath in its traditional interpretation evokes a solemn promise made before God. Queen Isabella I of Castile provides a historical association, while Turkish Elizabet represents another form of the same name.
Origin of the name Isabella
Isabella is a European development of Elizabeth. Its ultimate source is Hebrew Elisheva, traditionally interpreted as 'God is my oath.'
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Isabella in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | I |
How to pronounce Isabella
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɯsabella/ |
Is Isabella a girl’s name?
Yes, Isabella is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Isabella does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Isabella
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Isabella
- Isabella Damla Güvenilir · b. 2009
FAQ about the name Isabella
What is the meaning of Isabella?
Isabella means “God is my oath”. Isabella is a European development of Elizabeth. Its ultimate source is Hebrew Elisheva, traditionally interpreted as 'God is my oath.'
Is Isabella a girl’s name?
Yes, Isabella is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Isabella in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Isabella nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Isabella?
Isabella is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Isabella have?
Isabella has 4 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Isabella?
Isabella does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Isabella?
Notable people named Isabella include Isabella Damla Güvenilir.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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