Origin: Latin
Meaning: Prayerful
Orbella is a girl’s name of Latin origin. It may be a variant of the Latin name Arabella, which derives from the Latin word oribilis, meaning “prayerful.” Queen Orbella is a character in Sir John Suckling’s 1637 play Aglaura, giving this name an interesting literary connection as well as a regal air. Beautiful and elegant, Orbella offers a rarer alternative to the classic Arabella that’s sure to help baby stand out from the crowd.