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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Beyond the award, Travolta, 72, said he was hugely surprised to have his directorial debut, which stars his daughter, Ella Bleu Travolta, accepted at the world's most prestigious film festival.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“Islands within islands, within islands, within islands,” Ella says about the men’s instinct for loneliness, their compulsion to isolate themselves ever further.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
His co-star Ella plays Charlie, who is affected by his behaviour.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Despite playing for United, Ella is a City fan like her mum and grandad - her dad and brother support United though.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
She stared at Ella for such a long time that Ella waited and waited for her to say something, anything, but she didn't.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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