Ella

¹

[ el-uh ]

noun

1. a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “all.”

-ella

²

1. a suffix used as a formative in taxonomic names, especially genus names of bacteria:

   chorella; pasteurella; salmonella.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ella¹

< New Latin, Latin, feminine of -ellus; -elle

Example Sentences

Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone, 25, is also ruled out for England with a calf injury.

From BBC

"Ella picked up an injury in training the day before the Leicester game. She took a calf injury in a small, bottled session," said United manager Marc Skinner.

From BBC

He also voiced love for his daughter Ella.

From Los Angeles Times

Ella Lloyd, 19, is joining one of the biggest Formula 1 brands in the world and said the representation would get more women into the sport - both behind the wheel and behind the scenes.

From BBC

An accomplished athlete in skiing and show jumping, Ella, from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf is joining McLaren for its 2025 F1 Academy season.

From BBC