Meaning: God is my oath, through Elizabeth
The story
A medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth that became established in Spain and Portugal. Its royal history spans several countries, while its ultimate Hebrew root is shared with the Elizabeth family.
Nicknames
- Bel
- Bela
- Isa
- Bebel
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
Origins
Isabel comes from Portuguese and Spanish.
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God is my oath, through Isabel
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Uncertain; possibly from ʻAilani or Aylín
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