Isabel
Isabel is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “God is my oath”.
| Meaning | God is my oath |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | IZ-uh-bel |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Portugal, United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Isabel
Isabel arose in medieval Spain and southern France as a form of Elisabeth, which comes from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' or 'God is abundance'. It was carried by royalty, including Queen Isabella I of Castile, who sponsored Columbus, and Isabella of France, wife of Edward II, brought it to England. Spellings such as Isobel and Isabelle developed in Scotland and France.
Is Isabel a Christian name?
Isabel is a Christian name derived from Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist in the Gospel of Luke. It is not itself spelt that way in the Bible.
How popular is Isabel?
Popular across the Spanish-, Portuguese- and English-speaking worlds.
Gifts with the name Isabel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isabel mean?
Isabel means 'God is my oath'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Isabel a Christian name?
Isabel is a Christian name derived from Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist in the Gospel of Luke. It is not itself spelt that way in the Bible.
How do you pronounce Isabel?
Isabel is pronounced IZ-uh-bel.
Is Isabel a boy or girl name?
Isabel is usually a girl name.