Origin, Meaning And History of Zella:
Zella has African-Bobangi roots and means ‘lacking nothing’ or ‘one who knows the path.’ In Hebrew, the name means ‘young warrior’ or ‘rendered to mars’. In addition, Zella is a variant of the Yiddish name Zelda which is a variant of the Zelig, which in turn comes from the Yiddish name Selig, which means ‘happy and blessed.’
According to the archaic versions of Slavic languages, Zella is a diminutive of the name Zala, which comes from Rosalija, meaning ‘beautiful as a rose’ or ‘a beautiful girl.’
It is also of Germanic origin and is a variant of Selma, a diminutive of Anselm or Ansehelm, which means ‘God’s helmet’ or ‘protection of God.’ It is derived from the Old Norse word selja meaning an ‘elder (plant).’ In addition, Zella is a German diminutive of Marcella. Marcella is an Italian given name, which is a derivative of Marcellus, which is a diminutive of Marcus and means Roman god of war, Mars.
Zella was initially used as a family name in Bavaria, which later spread to others parts of the world. Zella is also a name of several places across Germany and in Lybia.
In South Africa, the name Zella, a derivative of Zola, is associated with ‘calmness.’ Several variations of the name Zella include Zela, Zella, Zelma, Zelda, Zellar, Zellina, Selma, Zela, Selmah, Zelle, Zelie, Zello, Zelda, Zayley, Zalee, Zila, Zelah, Zolah, Zelnora, Zellah, and Zellie. The nicknames for Zella include Zee, Zell, Zelly, Zel, Zeezee, and Zyaa.
While there are no fictional characters that have popularized this name, there are a few characters that popularized variations of this name. These include Arnim Zola from Marvel Comics, Zola from the Battle Arena Toshinden fighting video game series, Zola, a villain from the Dick Tracy comic strip, and Matthieu Zela from the novel The Thief Of Time by John Boyne.
Zella
Girl
Christianity
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Two
1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants
Short and easy to pronounce
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Famous People With The Name Zella
- Zella Allen DixsonAmerican-born author, lecturer, librarian, and publisher at the University of Chicago Extension Division’s library school.
- Zella LehrAmerican singer and entertainer who is known for her hit records Two Doors Down (cover song), Feedin’ the Fire, and Play Me a Memory.
- Zella Jackson PriceAmerican gospel singer and pioneer black announcer on St. Louis radio who has had a fifty-year career in singing.
- Francisco Antonio De ZelaPeruvian soldier who is known for leading the first libertarian outcry in an attempt to lead Peru toward independence.
Zella On The Popularity Chart
The name Zella, according to the US Social Security Administration, has risen in popularity and ranking over the years. Look at the following graphs to learn more about the performance of this name.
Popularity Over Time
The name Zella has been increasing in popularity slowly and steadily with every passing year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Zella?
The name Zella means ‘one who knows the path.’
2. What is the origin of the name Zella?
Zella has an African origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Zella?
Zella is pronounced as zel-la.
4. Is Zella a rare name?
Yes, Zella is an uncommon and rare name. At its peak in the year 1900, there were only 171 recorded births of babies named Zella (1).
5. Are there any variations or alternative spellings for the name Zella?
There are several variations or alternative spellings for the name Zella. They include Zela, Zella, Zelma, Zelda, Zellar, Zellina, Selma, Zela, Selmah, Zelle, Zelie, Zello, Zelda, Zayley, Zalee, Zila, Zelah, Zolah, Zelnora, Zellah, and Zellie.
6. Is Zella more commonly used as a girl’s name or a boy’s name?
The name Zella is predominantly used as a girl’s name. However, the name could be given to boys as well with the changing gender stereotypes.
7. Can Zella be used as a last name?
Zella is considered to be an Italian surname and could come from its feminine form Zello. The surname Zello could be a shortened version of a medieval personal name that ends with the suffix -zello, such as Donzello. It could also be a habitational surname from place names like Zello in Bologna province or Zelo in Milan and Rovigo province.
8. What are some middle name options that go well with Zella?
Choosing middle names starting with the letter Z can complement Zella well. Some options include Zara, which means ‘radiance’ or ‘blooming flower,’ Zena which means ‘born of Zeus’ or ‘hospitable,’ Zuri meaning ‘beautiful,’ Zoya which means ‘life,’ or Zahara meaning ‘flower,’ ‘flowering,’ or ‘shining.’
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