Vella

Vella is a proper noun used as both a surname and a given name. It is most familiar in Malta, where it ranks among common Maltese surnames, and it also occurs in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities. As a given name, Vella is much less common but appears in various cultural contexts and can function as a standalone name or a nickname for longer forms.

The precise origins of Vella are varied, with separate roots in Romance-language-speaking regions. In Malta, the surname Vella is widespread and part of the local naming tradition; in Italian contexts it appears across regions and in emigrant communities. In some cases, Vella as a given name may arise as a shortened form or adopted name in literature or media.

Beyond people, Vella may also appear as a place name or in brand names, though such uses are relatively uncommon. In encyclopedic entries, the term is usually disambiguated by context, distinguishing between people, places, and organizations.