Charbel
Meaning of Charbel
Charbel is a unique and meaningful male name of Arabic origin, pronounced as shahr-BEL (/ʃɑrˈbɛl/). The name is often associated with Saint Charbel Makhlouf, a revered Maronite monk and priest from Lebanon who was canonized by the Catholic Church. Known for his piety and miraculous healings, Saint Charbel's legacy has made the name particularly popular among Christian communities in the Middle East. While not extremely common in the United States, Charbel has been steadily used over the years, with its highest occurrence in recent times being 60 newborns in 2019. The name also has a variation spelled as Sharbel. Choosing Charbel for your baby can imbue him with a sense of spirituality and cultural richness.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as shahr-BEL (/ʃɑrˈbɛl/)
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Notable People Named Charbel
| Charbel Makhlouf, also known as Saint Charbel, was a revered Maronite monk and priest from Lebanon, known for his holiness and ability to unite people of different faiths. |
| Charbel Nader is an Australian investment banker known for pioneering innovative film financing transactions in the 1990s, including off-balance sheet financings for films like The Matrix series and Ocean's Eleven. |
| Charbel of Edessa, also known as Tiphael, was an early 2nd-century Syriac saint and Christian martyr venerated by the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. He was put to death during the Persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Trajan, and is venerated on January 29. |
