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Christian Name · Latin Origin
Arabella Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Arabella
girl
Arabella means "Yielding to prayer; Beautiful altar", a girl's name of Latin origin. The name Arabella does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Arabella embodies the beauty of answered prayer — a life yielded to God's will and transformed by communion with Him.
Is Arabella in the Bible?
No — the name Arabella does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Yielding to prayer; Beautiful altar", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Arabella.
Pronunciation:/ar-ah-BEL-ah/
OriginLatin
MeaningYielding to prayer; Beautiful altar
What does Arabella mean?
Arabella is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Yielding to prayer; Beautiful altar". Arabella may derive from the Latin 'orabilis,' meaning 'yielding to prayer.' The name beautifully captures the power of intercessory prayer — the truth that God hears and responds to the fervent prayers of His people.
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What does Arabella mean in the Bible?
Arabella means "Yielding to prayer; Beautiful altar" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Arabella may derive from the Latin 'orabilis,' meaning 'yielding to prayer.' The name beautifully captures the power of intercessory prayer — the truth that God hears and responds to the fervent prayers of His people. It speaks of a life surrendered to communion with God.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Arabella?
Arabella is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Yielding to prayer; Beautiful altar" — not because Scripture names anyone Arabella.
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Which books of the Bible mention Arabella?
Arabella is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Arabella?
Arabella embodies the beauty of answered prayer — a life yielded to God's will and transformed by communion with Him.
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Names that pair well with Arabella
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Augustine
boy
"Great; Magnificent"
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boy
"Fortunate or blessed"
Arabella & Fortunatus
Fortunatus
boy
"Blessed; Fortunate"
Arabella & Fortunatus
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boy
"Blessed; Fortunate; Lucky"
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Maximilian
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"Greatest; Most excellent"
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"Traveler; Pilgrim; Wanderer"
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Arabella name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Arabella does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Yielding to prayer; Beautiful altar", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Arabella.
Arabella means "Yielding to prayer; Beautiful altar." It is a Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Yielding to prayer; Beautiful altar" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin. Arabella comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Yielding to prayer; Beautiful altar." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Arabella
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Arabella?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Arabella?
You can read every verse where Arabella appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.