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
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| E | l | l | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
5 + 3 + 3 + 1 = 12, then 1 + 2 = 3. So Ella carries the name number 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.”
Spoken aloud it is El·la — 2 syllables. Ella is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
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.
How do you pronounce Ella?
Ella has 2 syllables and is said as El·la.
What is the numerology number of the name Ella?
In the Chaldean system, Ella has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Ella a common name in India?
Ella does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Ella?
For a brother to Ella, families often stay within the same English naming tradition — Edward, Robin, Harold or Jack all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ella?
Bella, Stella, Isabella or Priscilla share Ella's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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