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Arabella
Meaning: possibly 'yielding to prayer' or from Annabel · Origin: Scottish (origin uncertain) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A medieval Scottish name of uncertain origin, perhaps a form of Annabel, later linked to Latin orabilis, 'yielding to prayer'.
Famous people named Arabella
- Lady Arabella Stuart
Nicknames
Bella, Ara, Belle
Variants & related names
Arabelle, Annabella
Arabella name art
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FAQ
What does the name Arabella mean?
Arabella means “possibly 'yielding to prayer' or from Annabel”. It comes from Scottish (origin uncertain).
Is Arabella a popular name?
Arabella is a familiar girls' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.
What are nicknames for Arabella?
Bella, Ara, Belle.
What are other forms of Arabella?
Arabelle, Annabella.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.