Meaning: Probably a form of Annabel
The story
Arabella is recorded in medieval Scotland and probably developed from Annabel. A later association with Latin prayer vocabulary is part of its history, but not a certain original meaning.
Spellings & variants
- Arabel
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
Origins
Arabella comes from Scottish and English.
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