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Isabella

/ iz-ah-BEL-ah /

feminine

Meaning

Pledged to God

Origin

Hebrew / Italian

The Latinate form of 'Isabel', which is a medieval variant of 'Elizabeth'. It became the preferred form in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, famously borne by Queen Isabella of Castile.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Isabella.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ISTP
10.88%
ISTJ
9.87%
INFJ
9%
ESFP
8.57%
INTP
8.37%
ESTJ
8.31%
ISFJ
7.94%
ENTJ
5.72%
ENFJ
5.44%
INFP
5.33%
ENFP
4.92%
ISFP
4.42%
ESTP
3.61%
ESFJ
2.81%
ENTP
2.57%
INTJ
2.24%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Isabella is a romantic, multi-syllabic name that feels grand yet accessible. It has been a top-tier choice for over two decades, famously boosted by pop culture characters like Bella Swan. It offers several popular nicknames like Bella, Izzy, and Isa.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

I

Isabella Rossellini

Italian-American actress and model (b. 1952)

Q

Queen Isabella I of Castile

Queen of Spain who funded Columbus's voyages (1451–1504)

I

Isabella Blow

English magazine editor and fashion icon (1958–2007)

Sibling Names

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