1) City in Tunisia 2) German girl name 
Zella is a German name for girls. The meaning is `protection` The name Zella is most commonly given to American girls. The name sounds like: Zelia, Zilla Similar names are: Della, Zelma, Bella, Nella, Zelda, Hella, Mella, Pella, Rella, Zellda See also: Marcella