Béla (Hungarian: [ˈbeːlɒ]; Slavic variants are Bela or Belo) is a common Hungarian male given name. Its most likely etymology is from old Hungarian bél ("heart; insides" in Old Hungarian and "intestines" in modern Hungarian; in both the symbolism is "guts" i.e. bravery and character).
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Bela, a versatile unisex name, carries diverse origins and nuanced meanings. In Ancient Hebrew, it conveys the meaning ‘crooked.’. Additionally, it serves as a Yiddish variant of Bella and Beila and a Judeo-French variant of Bele. This association lends it the meaning of ‘beautiful.’.
Bela is a character in the Bible whose name appears in genealogical lists, particularly in the Old Testament. While Bela may not be as well-known as figures like Moses or David, he plays a role in the family’s lineage that connects to significant biblical events.
The name Bela (Βάλεκ in LXX) appears in Genesis 14:2 either as another name for the town of Zoar or as the name of the king of Zoar.
In Slavic languages, Běla / Bela can be a feminine form related to “white” (cf. Czech Běla), while in Croatian / Serbian, Bela can be male, sometimes seen as a variant or doublet of Bijel-/Belo- “white,” with nicknames like Belko or Beli.
In Hungarian, it is a masculine name meaning "white" or "shining." In Sanskrit, it means "time" or "moment." Additionally, "Bela" is a variant of the Hebrew name "Bella," which means "beautiful" or "God is my oath." Overall, the name "Bela" carries connotations of brightness, purity, and beauty.