Isabel: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“God is my oath”

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ازابیل

Isabel

Isabel (ازابیل, Hebrew Isabel) is a Christian girl’s name that means “God is my oath”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Elizabeth.

Isabel at a glance

Meaning: God is my oath
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Faith: Christian
Say it: iz-uh-bel
Syllables: 3
Letters: 6
First letter: I · ا

Meaning of Isabel

In English: God is my oath
اردو میں معنی: خدا میری قسم ہے

Origin and history of Isabel

From Spanish form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'. Isabel arose in Spain and Provence as a form of Elisabeth.

Base wordSpanish form of Elizabeth

How to say and write Isabel

Say it: iz-uh-bel3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Isabel
Urdu: ازابیل
Original script: Isabel
Other spellings: Isabella · Isabelle
Themes: Faith

Sibling names for Isabel

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Isabel.

Names like Isabel

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Questions about the name Isabel

What does the name Isabel mean?

Isabel means “God is my oath”. In Urdu: خدا میری قسم ہے. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Isabel a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Isabel is a girl’s name.

Is Isabel a Christian name?

Yes. Isabel is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Spanish form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'. Isabel arose in Spain and Provence as a form of Elisabeth.

How do you pronounce Isabel?

Say it “iz-uh-bel”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Isabel in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Isabel is written ازابیل. In its original script: Isabel.

What are other spellings of Isabel?

Isabel is also spelled Isabella, Isabelle.

Is the meaning of Isabel verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.