Isabela
Isabela is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning “God is my oath”.
| Meaning | God is my oath |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish and Portuguese |
| Pronunciation | ee-sah-BEH-lah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Isabela
Isabela is a Spanish and Portuguese spelling of Isabel, which developed in medieval Iberia from Elisabeth, Hebrew Elisheva, usually translated 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'. Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, appears in Luke's Gospel. The name was carried by many queens, above all Isabel I of Castile, patron of Columbus. The doubled-l spelling Isabella is the Italian form.
Is Isabela a Christian name?
Isabela traces back to Elizabeth, the kinswoman of the Virgin Mary in Luke 1, and to saints such as Elizabeth of Portugal. It is a common Catholic name.
How popular is Isabela?
Very popular in Brazil and widely used across Latin America.
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Spellings and variants of Isabela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isabela mean?
Isabela means 'God is my oath'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish and Portuguese origin.
Is Isabela a Christian name?
Isabela traces back to Elizabeth, the kinswoman of the Virgin Mary in Luke 1, and to saints such as Elizabeth of Portugal. It is a common Catholic name.
How do you pronounce Isabela?
Isabela is pronounced ee-sah-BEH-lah.
Is Isabela a boy or girl name?
Isabela is usually a girl name.