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GirlPronounced German /ˈhɛ.la/Icelandic language family

Hella

This name is a diminutive of names beginning with Hel, such as Helga or Helena.

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Hella is a girl name.

Pronunciation: German /ˈhɛ.la/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationGerman /ˈhɛ.la/
Language familyIcelandic

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of names beginning with Hel, such as Helga or Helena.

Notes and context

Usage: german, danish

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