Ella

¹

[el-uh]

noun

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

-ella

²

1. a suffix used as a formative in taxonomic names, especially genus names of bacteria.

   chorella; pasteurella; salmonella.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ella¹

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

Example Sentences

They just need to be cautious, Ella Hoxha of BNY Investments Newton told Barron’s.

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“After October 7, everything changed,” said Ella, who was identified only by her first name.

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Ella said some members of staff, instead of providing support, expressed biased views.

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Her 13-year-old daughter Ella, who started and finished the show over the course of the summer, confidently established herself as a member of “Team Jess,” referencing fans’ different camps of support for Rory’s boyfriends throughout the show.

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Ella Toone wasted chances either side of the interval, while Jess Park should have done better with a chipped effort, before coming close with a dipping volley.

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