The nameIsabel
Isabel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Isabelle. In France it was mostly given in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Isabel comes from Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God is my oath".
Origin
Hebrew, through Spanish and Portuguese. Isabella the Catholic, queen of Castile, is its most famous bearer.
History
In France, Isabel peaked in the early 1970s, along with Isabelle.
Famous people named Isabel
- Isabel Allende, Chilean writer
Popularity of the name Isabel
Isabel in France
Isabel was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,965 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Isabel. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Isabel in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Isabel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isabel mean?
Isabel comes from Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God is my oath".
What is the origin of the name Isabel?
Hebrew, through Spanish and Portuguese. Isabella the Catholic, queen of Castile, is its most famous bearer.
Is Isabel a girl's or a boy's name?
Isabel is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Isabel?
Variants and related names of Isabel include Elizabeth and Isabelle.
Who are famous people named Isabel?
Isabel Allende, Chilean writer.