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Bella

American  
[bel-uh] / ˈbɛl ə /

noun

  1. a first name, form of Isabella.


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She formed her own boutique production company, Bella Bene Productions, in 2010, and into September 2022 the company was working on short films, events and fashion campaigns, according to Schofield’s posts on Facebook.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Bernous, like many, now depends on animal feed distributed by the authorities, according to Mustapha Ait Bella, an official at the agriculture ministry.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The Marinera, previously known as the Guyanese-flagged Bella 1, was wanted by the US for transporting sanctioned oil from both Venezuela and Iran.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Most were in the Caribbean, off the coast of Venezuela, when seized, with the exception of Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1, which was seized on Jan. 7 by U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Bella was unfazed and, in fact, began to sing the theme from Mr Rogers’ Neighborhood: It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover