Belinha

Belinha is a Portuguese feminine diminutive, most commonly used as an affectionate short form of Isabel, itself the Iberian form of Elizabeth, which traces back through Latin and Greek to the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning something like my God is an oath or my God is abundance. The diminutive suffix -inha is characteristic of Portuguese and conveys fondness or smallness, giving the name a warm, familiar quality. Belinha functions both as a pet name and, in some cases, as an independent given name in Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil and Portugal. Related forms include Bela, Isa, and Isabel.