Girl
Spanish / Hebrew
3 syllables
Isabel
IZ-uh-bel
/ˈɪz.ə.bɛl/
"God is my oath" — a regal Iberian name of quiet conviction and timeless elegance
Isabel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Elizabeth, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning God is my oath. It was the name of several medieval queens of Spain, Portugal, and England, giving it strong royal associations. The name spread throughout Europe via Spanish influence and remains enormously popular today in both Spanish-speaking countries and the broader English-speaking world.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesIs · a · bel
GenderGirl
OriginSpanish / Hebrew
Root WordElisheba
MeaningGod is my oath
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2012
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayNovember 17
Nicknames
IsaBellaBelleIzzy
About the Name Isabel
Isabel means God is my oath, derived from the Hebrew Elisheba through the Spanish form of Elizabeth. It shares its meaning with Elizabeth, Elisabeth, and Isabella.
Isabel is the traditional Spanish and Portuguese form, while Isabella is the Italian and Latinate variant. Both are beautiful; Isabella has been more popular in recent US charts.
Yes. Isobel is the Scottish spelling, Isabel is the Spanish/Portuguese form, and Isabelle is the French version. They all derive from the same name.
Isa, Bella, Belle, and Izzy are all popular and affectionate nicknames for Isabel.
Isabel Rose, Isabel Claire, and Isabel Grace are lovely combinations. Isabel Lucia and Isabel Sofia lean into the name's Iberian heritage.
Yes. Isabel has been borne by queens of Castile, Portugal, England, and France, giving it strong associations with medieval European royalty.
Personality of Isabel
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Isabel
Creativity
74%
Elegance
90%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
78%
Warmth
76%
Famous People Named Isabel
I
Isabel I of Castile
Queen of Castile who united Spain and sponsored Columbus's voyage to the Americas
I
Isabel Allende
Chilean-American author of The House of the Spirits, one of the most widely read Spanish-language novelists
I
Isabel Díaz Ayuso
President of the Community of Madrid and prominent Spanish politician
Middle Names for Isabel
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Isabel
Isabel Marie
Isabel Rose
Isabel Claire
Isabel Grace
Isabel Lucia
Isabel Sofia
Isabel Valentina
Isabel Elena
Isabel Victoria
Isabel Aurora
Names Similar to Isabel
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Isabel
1200s
Isabel spreads across Iberia as the preferred local form of Elizabeth
1492
Queen Isabel I of Castile reaches the height of her power; the name becomes royal throughout Europe
1900s
Isabel falls from fashion in English-speaking countries, replaced by Elizabeth and Lisa
2012
Isabel reaches its modern US peak as Isabella variants dominate baby name charts
Numerology & Symbolism of Isabel
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Taurus
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Rose Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Rose
Isabel Around the World
How Isabel is written in different languages and scripts
إيزابيل
Arabic
イザベル
Japanese
Изабель
Russian
이사벨
Korean
伊莎贝尔
Chinese
Ιζαμπέλ
Greek
इज़ाबेल
Hindi
איזבל
Hebrew
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