Ella

[ el-uh ]

noun
  1. a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “all.”

Other definitions for -ella (2 of 2)

-ella

  1. a suffix used as a formative in taxonomic names, especially genus names of bacteria: chorella; pasteurella; salmonella.

Origin of -ella

2
<New Latin, Latin, feminine of -ellus;see -elle

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How to use Ella in a sentence

  • “Yes, yes,” cried Ella huskily; and she took a formal-looking letter, that had evidently been hurriedly torn open.

    By Birth a Lady | George Manville Fenn
  • “Yes, yes; I must go,” said Ella huskily; and raising her hands to her face, she would have left the room.

    By Birth a Lady | George Manville Fenn
  • “Yes,” said Ella again abstractedly, as he held her cold hand in his, her face being turned towards the door.

    By Birth a Lady | George Manville Fenn
  • “Pray take me out, Charley,” whispered Ella; and for the first time he noticed her pallor.

    By Birth a Lady | George Manville Fenn
  • The train drew up at a platform, and as Max started back into his seat, the carriage-door opened, and Ella Bedford fainted.

    By Birth a Lady | George Manville Fenn