Isabelle
Isabelle is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Spanish and French origin, meaning “God is my oath”.
| Meaning | God is my oath |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish and French |
| Pronunciation | ee-zah-BEL |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, Canada, United Kingdom, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Isabelle
Isabelle is the French form of Isabel, a medieval Spanish and Occitan version of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'. The form spread through royal marriages, notably Isabella of France, queen of England, and Queen Isabella I of Castile. Isabelle has stayed popular in France for generations and is widely used in English-speaking countries too. The actress Isabelle Huppert is a notable bearer.
Is Isabelle a Christian name?
Isabelle is a Christian name as a form of Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist; Saint Isabelle of France, sister of Louis IX, also bore it.
How popular is Isabelle?
A long-running favourite in France and well used across the English-speaking world.
Gifts with the name Isabelle
- Isabelle name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Isabelle baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Isabelle
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isabelle mean?
Isabelle means 'God is my oath'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish and French origin.
Is Isabelle a Christian name?
Isabelle is a Christian name as a form of Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist; Saint Isabelle of France, sister of Louis IX, also bore it.
How do you pronounce Isabelle?
Isabelle is pronounced ee-zah-BEL.
Is Isabelle a boy or girl name?
Isabelle is usually a girl name.