What is the meaning of -ela?

allomorphic form of -la

forms diminutives, especially of feminine nouns

forms nouns indicating an action

Forms abstract nouns mostly from verbs.

genitive plural of -el

Forms applicative verbs, meaning to do something for, for the purpose of, on behalf of.

Forms applicative verbs, meaning to do something for, for the purpose of, on behalf of.

forms diminutives

forms nouns indicating a superficial or minor action

Forms applicative verbs, meaning to do something for, for the purpose of, on behalf of.

Forms applicative verbs, meaning to do something for, for the purpose of, on behalf of.

Source: wiktionary.org