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Nela

Meaning — Nela is a Slavic feminine name used primarily in Croatian, Czech, and Slovak as a diminutive of Antonela or Antonie. In Czech and Slovak culture it has become an independent given name, derived ultimately from Antonius, meaning "priceless" or "of inestimable worth." It is also used in German-speaking countries as a short form of Cornelia.·Czech origin·Female·NEH-lah

Nela Short Slavic diminutive names like Nela carry warmth and approachability — they suggest characters who are beloved within their communities, intimately known rather than formally distant. In Czech and Croatian literary contexts, the name evokes a certain charm and liveliness typical of Central European feminine diminutives.

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Contemporary FictionLiterary FictionRomanceYoung Adult

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NelaNellaNelkaAntonelaCornelia

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Nela HorákováNela ProcházkováNela NovákováNela DvořákováNela MarkováNela Blahová

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