Isabel -- Origins of Name
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Meaning:
Consecrated
to God. Most likely a medieval Spanish form of Elizabeth, although some theories
state that Isabel actually derives from an old Semitic name meaning daughter
of Baal. Queens of Castile and Portugal and a queen of England have borne
this name.
Origin: Spanish
Alternatives: Isabeau (French),
Isabella (Italian), Isabelle (French), Isbel (Scottish), Iseabail (Scottish Gaelic),
Iseabel, Ishbel, Isobel, Ysabel (Spanish), Ysobel.
Nicknames: Bel, Bella,
Belle, Issie, Izzie, Izzy, Sabella, Sabelle.
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