"God is my oath"
Izabella
Royal elegance with a Polish twist
Meaning & Origin
"devoted to God"
Things to Know About This Name
- Seen as a creative respelling of Isabella that some consider unnecessary or confusing
- The unusual 'z' spelling may cause constant spelling corrections throughout life
The Story of Izabella
Izabella is primarily the Polish spelling of Isabella, itself derived from the Hebrew Elisheba — 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance.' The name traveled from Hebrew to Latin (Elisabeth), then through Spanish and Italian royal courts as Isabel and Isabella, eventually becoming Izabella in Eastern Europe.
Izabella rose in the 2000s on the coattails of Isabella's massive popularity spike (fueled by the Twilight series), offering a distinctive Polish-flavored spelling alternative.
In Poland, Izabella is a formal, aristocratic-feeling name with a long history; in the US it is largely seen as a stylized spelling of Isabella.
Fun Facts
- Isabella was the name of the Spanish queen who sponsored Columbus's 1492 voyage.
- The name Isabella held the #1 spot in the US for two years running (2009–2010).
- Izabella with a 'z' is the standard Polish spelling used for centuries.
Izabella in Other Languages
Famous People Named Izabella
Izabella Miko
Actor
1981
Polish actress known for Coyote Ugly (2000)
Izabella Scorupco
Actor
1970
Polish-Swedish actress and Bond girl in GoldenEye (1995)
Isabella of Castile
Royalty
1451
Queen of Castile who unified Spain and sponsored Columbus
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #503
- Total SSA Count
- 606
- Cultural Origins
- Polish American Spanish Italian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Izabella
Izabella is a girl name with Polish, American, Spanish, and Italian origins . The name means "God is my oath" in Hebrew .
Izabella is currently ranked #503 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Izabella has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Izabella include Izzy, Bella, Iz, and Ella. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Izabella include Izabel, Izabelle, Izabela . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.