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Aella

A name meaning "whirlwind".

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Aella is a girl name meaning "whirlwind".

Pronunciation: Classical Greek /á.el.la/.

GenderGirl
Meaningwhirlwind
PronunciationClassical Greek /á.el.la/
Language familyAncient Greek

Meaning and history

The name means "whirlwind" in Greek. In Greek myth this was the name of an Amazon warrior killed by Heracles during his quest for Hippolyta's girdle.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Ἄελλα

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