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Annabel
A-nuh-behl
Annabel (name) means a female given name, generally understood today as a blend of "Anna" and "belle" (beautiful). Example: “Annabel opened her own bakery downtown.”
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A female given name, generally understood today as a blend of "Anna" and "belle" (beautiful).
"Annabel opened her own bakery downtown."
How to use Annabel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA first name popularly read as meaning "beautiful Anna," though its true root means "lovable."
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Etymology
Originally a variant of Latin amabilis ("lovable") — the same root behind "Mabel" — later reinterpreted by folk etymology as "Anna" plus French belle ("beautiful").
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What does “Annabel” mean?
The word “Annabel” means a female given name, generally understood today as a blend of "Anna" and "belle" (beautiful). In plain terms, a first name popularly read as meaning "beautiful Anna," though its true root means "lovable.".
How do you pronounce “Annabel”?
“Annabel” is pronounced A-nuh-behl (/ˈænəbɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Annabel” in a sentence?
Here is “Annabel” used in a sentence: “Annabel opened her own bakery downtown.”
What part of speech is “Annabel”?
“Annabel” is a name.
Where does the word “Annabel” come from?
The word “Annabel” comes from Latin. Originally a variant of Latin amabilis ("lovable") — the same root behind "Mabel" — later reinterpreted by folk etymology as "Anna" plus French belle ("beautiful").
