Save Gender Feminine Usage African American (Modern, Rare) Pronounced Pron. /kɪm.ˈbɛl.ə/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Combination of Kim 1 and Italian bella meaning "beautiful", inspired by Kimberly. It is borne by American television personality Kimbella Vanderhee, who appeared on the second season of the reality show Love & Hip Hop: New York (aired 2011-2012).