Indian name meaning
Ella
♀ GirlEl·la · 2 syllables
A fairy maiden; light
- Origin
- English
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Ella add up to 12, which reduces to 3.
About the name Ella
Ella is a girl's name of English origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “A fairy maiden; light.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Ella has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ella mean?
Ella means “A fairy maiden; light.” It is a girl's name of English origin.
Is Ella a boy or a girl name?
Ella is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ella?
Ella is of English origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Ella?
In the Chaldean system, Ella has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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