Maribel
Maribel is a Christian girl name of Spanish (blend of Hebrew and Latin) origin, meaning “Combination of Mary and Isabel”.
| Meaning | Combination of Mary and Isabel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Spanish (blend of Hebrew and Latin) |
| Pronunciation | mah-ree-BEL |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Philippines, Peru |
Meaning and origin of Maribel
Maribel is a Spanish compound that joins María and Isabel, two of the most cherished names in Catholic Spain. María comes from the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated, while Isabel is the Spanish form of Elisheba, 'my God is an oath'. The '-bel' ending is also often heard as Spanish 'bella', beautiful, which is where the popular gloss 'beautiful Mary' comes from. It came into wide use in the twentieth century; actress Maribel Verdú is a familiar bearer.
Is Maribel a Christian name?
Maribel is a Christian name built on Mary, mother of Jesus, and Isabel (Elizabeth), the mother of John the Baptist, both figures in the Gospel of Luke.
How popular is Maribel?
Well known across Spain and Latin America, especially among women born from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Gifts with the name Maribel
- Maribel name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Maribel baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maribel mean?
Maribel means 'Combination of Mary and Isabel'. It is of Spanish (blend of Hebrew and Latin) origin.
Is Maribel a Christian name?
Maribel is a Christian name built on Mary, mother of Jesus, and Isabel (Elizabeth), the mother of John the Baptist, both figures in the Gospel of Luke.
How do you pronounce Maribel?
Maribel is pronounced mah-ree-BEL.
Is Maribel a boy or girl name?
Maribel is usually a girl name.