Isabel

Meaning: my God is an oath (from Elizabeth) · Origin: Spanish / Hebrew · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

The medieval Spanish and Portuguese form of Elizabeth. Isabel Allende is one of the best-selling Spanish-language novelists.

Famous people named Isabel

Isabel Allende (novelist)

Nicknames

Izzy, Bel, Isa

Variants & related names

Isabella, Isabelle, Ysabel

Isabel name art

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FAQ

What does the name Isabel mean?

Isabel means “my God is an oath (from Elizabeth)”. It comes from Spanish / Hebrew.

Is Isabel a popular name?

Yes — Isabel has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Isabel?

Izzy, Bel, Isa.

What are other forms of Isabel?

Isabella, Isabelle, Ysabel.

Similar names

Savannah · Jade · Lola · Isabella · Isla · Ivy

More: names starting with I · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.