In Hebrew Ella means goddess.

Ella meaning name. Can be insecure but to others see that she is beautiful inside and out. Ella as a girls name is pronounced EL-ah. The origin of the name Ella is Hebrew.

She is a loyal friend and will always be there for you no matter what. Usually brunette with gorgeous eyes. The name was originally a diminutive of various compound names with the Germanic element al or ali meaning foreign other.

Ellas origin is Gothic and its use German. Also pet form of Alice Ellen Elvira and Isabella. The name may be connected with the word Hellas Greek.

The origin and thus the meaning of the name Ella is inherited by all variant forms. Medieval given name meaning all. An English short form of Helen which is from the Greek Helene meaning torch or light or Selene meaning moon.

Other similar sounding names can be Ellie Ellu Elle Elli. It is believed that Ella is a diminutive of Emmanuella which means God with us Sometimes it is used as free short form of names ending in -Ella such as Graziella Gabriella Cinderella etc. Meaning of the name Ella.

Learn about origin meaning and other facts about the girls name Ella and find alternate name ideas here. Ella is a name in itself but can also be the short form of Eleanor. Origin of the name Ella.