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feminine · English (Modern) origin
Anabella is a modern English elaboration combining Anna, from the Hebrew Hannah meaning grace or favor, with the Latin suffix -bella meaning beautiful. The name functions as a variant of Annabel, which itself arose in medieval Scotland, possibly as an alteration of Amabel. Anabella was borne by Anabella Drummond, Queen consort of Scotland as the wife of Robert III in the late fourteenth century. Related forms include Annabella, Annabel, and Anabel.
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