Boy name
Mabel name meaning
“lovable; worthy of love”
Mabel means “lovable” or “worthy of love.” The name comes through medieval Amabel from Latin amabilis, meaning lovable. It is also used as a boy's name in Türkiye. Its connection with Amabel provides a concrete example of a shorter name developing from a longer historical form.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #3,020
What does Mabel mean?
Lovable; worthy of love
In Turkish: sevilen, sevilmeye değer
Mabel belongs to a name tradition shaped by the shortening of Amabel and carries a meaning connected with love. It is usually feminine in English, while masculine use also occurs in Türkiye; the source of a particular local naming choice cannot be assumed from the spelling alone.
Origin of the name Mabel
The European name Mabel developed from medieval Amabel, ultimately from Latin amabilis, meaning 'lovable' or 'worthy of love'.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Latin |
|---|---|
| Is Mabel in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
How to pronounce Mabel
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mabel/ |
Is Mabel a boy’s name?
Yes, Mabel is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mabel 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 Mabel
Names with related meanings
- Emre♂Friend
- Halil♂Close friend
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Can♂Life, soul
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Davut♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
Famous people named Mabel
- Mabel Matiz · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Mabel
What is the meaning of Mabel?
Mabel means “lovable; worthy of love”. The European name Mabel developed from medieval Amabel, ultimately from Latin amabilis, meaning 'lovable' or 'worthy of love'.
Is Mabel a boy’s name?
Yes, Mabel is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mabel in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mabel nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mabel?
Mabel is of European languages and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Mabel have?
Mabel has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mabel?
Mabel 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 Mabel?
Notable people named Mabel include Mabel Matiz.
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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