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Isabella

A girl's name meaning God is my oath.

Approved in Portugal. Isabella is on the official IRN list of names you can register. 135 births registered in 2014–2017.

Origin

Latinate form of Isabel, which in turn descends from Hebrew Elisheva, formed from El (God) and shava (oath). It thus shares the same root as Elizabeth.

Story

Isabel and Isabella spread through medieval European royalty, with several queens in England, France, Portugal, the Holy Roman Empire and Hungary. Queen Isabella of Castile is among the best known bearers of the name.

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