The name 贝拉 (Bèilā) is a modern Chinese word formed through phonetic transcription, specifically to represent foreign names like "Bella" or "Isabella". It is not composed from the inherent meanings of its individual characters but rather selected for their sound: "贝" (bèi) approximates the "be" or "bel" sound, while "拉" (lā) matches the "la" sound. This is a standard practice in Chinese for adopting Western names, brands, and concepts. While the characters individually mean "shell/cowrie" (贝) and "pull" (拉), their primary function here is purely phonetic, creating a recognizable and culturally neutral label within the Chinese language.