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How to pronounce Belinda (be-LIN-da)

Belinda

be-LIN-da

Belinda

Italian origin. Three syllables, stress on the second. Often shortened to Bel or Lindy.

Notes

Italian origin. Three syllables, stress on the second. Often shortened to Bel or Lindy.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Italian/Old German
Meaning
beautiful (Italian); bright serpent (Germanic)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Bel
  • Lindy
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Belinda Carlisle (American singer)

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