derived from Late Latin bellus meaning handsome/beautiful
Region of origin
Italy, Spain.
Other names
Variant form(s)
Abello, Ballo, Vello, Vela
Bello is an Italian, Spanish surname from bello "handsome/beautiful" (Late Latin bellus), hence a nickname for a handsome man. In medieval Italy, the word was also applied as a personal name, which also gave rise to the surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Ada Bello (1933–2023), American LGBT activist and researcher
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