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Ella

This Hebrew name has been a popular choice in Europe. The meaning of Ella comes from the German name Alia which is derived from ‘al’, meaning ‘all’, ‘other’. Another possible origin of Ella is from the German word ‘ali’ which translates to ‘foreign’, ‘other’. Ella is also the name of a tree which belongs to the pistachio family, often found in the Middle East region. The modern Hebrew translation of Ella is ‘goddess’. Ella in Greek mythology was the daughter of the cloud nymph Nephele and the king of Boeotia, Athamas. American singer Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most popular jazz singers of all time.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

all, completely; fairy maiden

Origin

German; English

Numerology

E is for endear, all those you touch.

L is for life, that you live so well.

L is for little, the little things you do.

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

Lucky

Ella lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Ella

  • Bobbie Gentry (born Roberta Lee Streeter) American singer
  • Bobbie Diane Eakes American singer
  • Bobbie Ann Mason American novelist
  • Fanny "Bobbie" Rosenfeld Canadian Olympic runner
  • Ester Laurie "Bobbie" Heine Miller South African tennis player
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Ella in Pop Culture

  • Gratia one of three or more minor Roman goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity, and fertility
  • "Gratia " song by Paul McCartney on his classical album Ecce Cor Meum
  • "Diarmuid and Grania " play in poetic prose co,written by George Moore and W. B. Yeats
  • Grace "Gracie" Sheffield youngest child on TV's "The Nanny"
  • Gracie Taylor baby on TV's "Friday Night Lights"
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