Belinda

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Proper noun 1.3.1 Quotations 1.4 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Possibly coined from Italian bella, beautiful + German linde, soft; popularised by Alexander Pope in his poem 'The Rape of the Lock'.

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪndə

[edit] Proper noun

Singular Belinda

Plural -

Belinda

1. A female given name.
2. (astronomy) The ninth satellite of Uranus.

[edit] Quotations

• 1714 Alexander Pope: The Rape of the Lock:

  This lock, the Muse shall consecrate to fame,

  And 'midst the stars inscribe Belinda's name.

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: abdeiln
• nailbed