Girl name
Isabel name meaning
“my God is an oath; an oath to God”
Isabel means “my God is an oath” or “an oath to God.” It is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Elizabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it has a historical association with Queen Isabel of Castile.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #1,862
What does Isabel mean?
My God is an oath; an oath to God
In Turkish: Tanrım yemindir; Tanrı'ya yemin
Isabel belongs to the same historical name family as Isabella, Elisabeth, and Elizabet. Its source meaning conveys an oath associated with God. Several queens bore the name in European history, but that royal association is separate from the religious expression underlying its etymology.
Origin of the name Isabel
Isabel is a form of Elizabeth used in languages including Spanish and Portuguese. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Elisheva, a name combining the ideas of God and an oath.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Isabel in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | I |
How to pronounce Isabel
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɯsabel/ |
Is Isabel a girl’s name?
Yes, Isabel is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Isabel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Isabel
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Isabel
- Isabel Demir
FAQ about the name Isabel
What is the meaning of Isabel?
Isabel means “my God is an oath; an oath to God”. Isabel is a form of Elizabeth used in languages including Spanish and Portuguese. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Elisheva, a name combining the ideas of God and an oath.
Is Isabel a girl’s name?
Yes, Isabel is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Isabel in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Isabel nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Isabel?
Isabel is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Isabel have?
Isabel has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Isabel?
Isabel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Isabel?
Notable people named Isabel include Isabel Demir.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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