The name Zella is a girl's name of African origin meaning "lacking nothing, one who knows the way".

What does Zella the name mean?

Meaning:happy, blessed.

What is Zella short for?

It could be short for Marcella, Isabella, Gisela, or many other names with an 's' or 'z' and -ella at the end. ... Nameberry lists Zella as a Bobangi name with an amazing meaning: one who knows the way.