Bela

Beautiful (variant of Bella)

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Bela meaning & origin

Bela is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Beautiful (variant of Bella)". Listed origin: Italian.

Pronunciation

BEL-ah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Bela. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Bela Rose
  • Bela Grace
  • Bela Marie
  • Bela Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Béla Lugosi (actor)
  • Béla Bartók (composer)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bela

What does the name Bela mean?

Bela is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Beautiful (variant of Bella)". Listed origin: Italian.

How do you pronounce Bela?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is BEL-ah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Bela?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Bela. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What middle names could work with Bela?

Try Bela Rose, Bela Grace, Bela Marie, Bela Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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