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Isabel
IH-zuh-behl
Isabel (name) means a female given name from Hebrew, related to Elizabeth. Example: “Isabel was named after her great-grandmother.”
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A female given name from Hebrew, related to Elizabeth.
"Isabel was named after her great-grandmother."
2
A surname derived from the given name.
"The Isabel family emigrated in the 1800s."
How to use Isabel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic female first name, a doublet (same root, different form) of Elizabeth.
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Etymology
From Spanish Isabel, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva ("my God is an oath"), the same root as Elizabeth.
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What does “Isabel” mean?
The word “Isabel” means a female given name from Hebrew, related to Elizabeth. In plain terms, a classic female first name, a doublet (same root, different form) of Elizabeth.
How do you pronounce “Isabel”?
“Isabel” is pronounced IH-zuh-behl (/ˈɪzəbɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Isabel” in a sentence?
Here is “Isabel” used in a sentence: “Isabel was named after her great-grandmother.”
What part of speech is “Isabel”?
“Isabel” is a name.
Where does the word “Isabel” come from?
The word “Isabel” comes from Spanish. From Spanish Isabel, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva ("my God is an oath"), the same root as Elizabeth.
Is “Isabel” a common word?
“Isabel” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Isabel” have?
“Isabel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name from Hebrew, related to Elizabeth.
What is the origin of the name Isabel?
Isabel is a female given name derived from Hebrew, related to the name Elizabeth, and it has spread widely across European languages as a variant of that root name.
Is Isabel also used as a surname?
Yes, Isabel exists as a surname derived from the given name, in addition to its much more common use as a first name.
What names are related to Isabel?
Isabel is closely related to Elizabeth, sharing the same Hebrew origin, and it has several short forms and variants used across different languages and cultures, including forms like Isa.
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