Ella

¹ American  

[el-uh] / ˈɛl ə /

noun

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

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-ella ² American  

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

   chorella; pasteurella; salmonella.

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Etymology

Origin of -ella

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

Example Sentences

“I am very proud to call myself an Ella fella,” added Craig Brommers, chief marketing officer for American Eagle, which partnered with the singer on an ad campaign this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

She was named player of the match when England won Euro 2022 having set-up Ella Toone's opening goal in the final with an exquisite pass.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

David: Steve Benen for MS NOW: Trump’s ‘God Squad’ discards the administration’s supposed interest in whale protections; Ella Nilsen for CNN: Only 50 of these whales are left in existence.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

The absence of Manchester United's Ella Toone and Manchester City's Grace Clinton due to injuries has opened the door for Parkinson.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Ella tried not to laugh at them or how Jason treated each one like a person.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton