LELLA

Meaning

Night or a variant of Leah, meaning 'weary'.

Etymology

Lella may derive from the Arabic/Hebrew word 'layla' meaning 'night', or it may be a diminutive or variant of Leah, which comes from Hebrew 'le'ah' meaning 'weary'. The Italian usage suggests possible Romance language influence on the name.

About the Name LELLA

Lella is a feminine name with possible Italian and Semitic roots, though it remains relatively uncommon. The name may represent a variant or diminutive of more established names like Leah or Layla.

Historical People Named LELLA