English translation/equivalent: Arabella

Origin: Derived from the Latin ara (meaning altare in Italian, or altar). Made famous thanks to Lady Stuart, who died in the Tower of London.

Name Day/Onomastico: November 1—in commemoration of the Scottish saint Arabella (of whom there is scant historical data).

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