Ella
noun
a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “all.”
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Ella
1 American
[el-uh]
/ ˈɛl ə /
noun
-ella
2
American
Etymology
Origin of -ella
< New Latin, Latin, feminine of -ellus; see -elle
Example Sentences
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The 72-year-old said he had been hugely surprised to have his directorial debut, which stars his daughter Ella Bleu as an air hostess, accepted at the world's most prestigious film festival.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
John’s wife left him and he lives unhappily with her elderly mother, Ella, who owns the property.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Ella's favourite players are Ella Toone - "when my hair is up, I get told I look like her a bit" - and Millie Bright.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
It’s the day of the Netherfield Ball and Ella Bruccoleri is nervous.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Ella scanned his white mantle, expertly ironed like hers.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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