Bela

Meaning: Its source is bel, a Hungarian name meaning "Within."

In Hungarian, this name is spelled with an accent -- Béla.

Languages: This boy's name is used in Hungarian, Czech and Romanian.

Narrative: Some authorities believe this name is a short form of the Germanic-derived Adelbert, meaning ''exalted, shining with fame.''

Arts and Music

Béla Bartók (born 1881, died 1945)
Hungarian composer.
- Incorporated Hungarian folk music into his compositions (see list of Composers of the 20th Century)

Stage and Screen

Bela Lugosi (born 1882, died 1956)
Hungarian-American actor known for his roles in horror films, especially Dracula (1930).
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Picture (see list of Movie Personalities with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)


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Languages: This girl's name is used in Hindi.

Narrative: The name stems from several words with different meanings: ''time,'' ''violin,'' ''limit'' and ''wave.''

For English speakers, it can be seen as an alternate spelling of Bella (derived from a Latin expression meaning ''beautiful'') or a short form of Isabella.

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