Isabel
Meaning of Isabel
Isabel is a charming female name of Spanish origin. The English pronunciation of Isabel is ih-ZAY-buhl, while in Spanish it's pronounced as ee-sah-BEL. Variations of the name include Isabelle and Isabella, offering some diversity for those who love the name but want something slightly different.
In the United States, Isabel has been a popular choice among parents for over a century. In recent years, its popularity peaked in 2006 when it was ranked 87th most popular female baby name with 4,009 occurrences. Even though its popularity has slightly declined since then, it remains a beloved choice ranking within the top 200 names in recent years.
It's clear to see why so many parents choose this classic yet stylish name for their daughters - not only does Isabel sound elegant and timeless, but it also carries an air of sophistication and strength.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ee-sah-BEL (i.sa.ˈβel)
English
- Pronunced as ih-ZAY-buhl (/ɪzˈeɪbəl/)
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Notable People Named Isabel
| Isabel Allende is a Chilean writer known for her magical realism novels and is considered the world's most widely read Spanish-language author. |
| Isabel Perón - Isabel Martínez de Perón, also known as Isabelita, was the first woman to serve as president of a country, leading Argentina from 1974 to 1976. |
| Isabel Roberts was a prominent Prairie School architect and partner in the architecture firm "Ryan and Roberts". |
| Isabel Lucas is an Australian actress, model, and environmentalist known for her roles in various films and television series, including Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Immortals, and MacGyver. |
| Isabel Maria de Alcântara, Duchess of Goiás - Isabel Maria de Alcântara, the 1st and only Duchess of Goiás, was a Brazilian noble and the recognized daughter of Emperor Pedro I of Brazil and Domitila de Castro, Marchioness of Santos, born out of wedlock and baptized on 31 May 1824. |
| Isabel Wilkerson is an American journalist and author known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning work and acclaimed books on American history and social issues. |
| Isabel Oakeshott is a prominent British right-wing political journalist. |
| Isabel Briggs Myers, an American writer, co-created the widely used Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) with her mother, Katharine Cook Briggs. |
| Isabel Townsend Pell was an American socialite and member of the French Resistance during World War II, and was decorated with the Legion of Honour. |
| Isabel Maxwell - Isabel Sylvia Margaret Maxwell is a French-born entrepreneur, co-founder of Magellan, and a prominent figure in the technology industry. |
| Isabel Granada - Isabella Villarama Granada was a Filipino actress and singer. |
| María Isabel Preysler Arrastía is a prominent Spanish-Filipina socialite and television host, known for being the mother of singers Enrique Iglesias and Julio Iglesias Jr., as well as other well-known personalities. |
| Isabel Sandoval is a Filipina filmmaker and actress known for directing films such as Señorita, Aparisyon, and Lingua Franca, as well as the short film Shangri-La for Miu Miu's Women's Tales series. |
| Isabel Toledo was a renowned Cuban-American fashion designer known for her meticulous craftsmanship and sophisticated yet simple designs. |
| Isabel Andrews Burgess was an American politician and public official known for her contributions to transportation safety at the federal level, including her tenure on the National Transportation Safety Board. |
