Isabelle
Meaning of Isabelle
Isabelle is a feminine name with roots tracing back to both Spanish and French origins. In Spanish, it's pronounced as ee-sah-BEY-yeh and in French, it's pronounced as ee-zah-BEL. However, in English-speaking countries, it is commonly pronounced as iz-uh-BEL. The name has seen variations over the years including Isabel and Isabella. The popularity of the name Isabelle has fluctuated over time in the United States, reaching its peak around 2007-2008. Despite this peak, the name continues to be a beloved choice among parents for their daughters due to its classic elegance and timeless appeal.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ee-sah-BEY-yeh (iˈsa βeˈʝe)
French
- Pronunced as ee-zah-BEL (i.zabɛl)
British English
- Pronunced as iz-uh-BEL (/ˈɪzəbəl̩/)
American English
- Pronunced as iz-uh-BEL (/ˈɪzəbɛl̩/)
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Notable People Named Isabelle
| Isabelle Huppert is a highly acclaimed French actress known for her portrayals of austere and morally ambiguous women, and she has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career. |
| Isabelle Yasmine Adjani LdH is a French actress and singer of Algerian and German descent, known for winning five César Awards for acting and receiving high honors in France. |
| Isabelle Fuhrman is an American actress known for her roles in Orphan, The Hunger Games, and The Novice. |
| Isabelle Boni-Claverie is a multi-talented author, screenwriter, and film director born in the Ivory Coast and raised in Paris. |
| Isabelle Dinoire was the first person to undergo a partial face transplant after a dog attack, and she passed away in 2016 at the age of 49. |
| Isabelle Autissier is a celebrated French sailor, navigator, writer, and broadcaster, known for being the first woman to complete a solo world navigation in competition and for her work with WWF-France. |
| Isabelle Valdéz Santana, also known as Isabelle, is a renowned Dominican Christian music singer with numerous Soberano Awards nominations and a win for "Singer of Christian music" in 2021. |
| Isabelle Kocher is a French businesswoman who served as the chief executive officer of Engie until February 24, 2020. |
| Isabelle Faust is a renowned German violinist recognized for her international work as a soloist and chamber musician, and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the music industry. |
| Isabelle Clark Percy West was an American painter, printmaker, designer, and educator known for her landscape and botanical paintings as well as her early etchings of the Pacific Coast. |
| Isabelle Hudon is a prominent Canadian businesswoman and diplomat, currently serving as the President and CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada, and previously as the Canadian Ambassador to France and Monaco. |
| Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou is the current Dean of the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University, taking on the role in October 2020. |
| Isabelle Caro Rosenbohm was a French model and actress known for her participation in the "No Anorexia" advertising campaign, where she bravely displayed the effects of anorexia on her body. |
| Isabelle Racicot is a Canadian television and radio host. |
| Isabelle Carré is a renowned French actress with over 70 film appearances and a César Award for Best Actress for her role in Se souvenir des belles choses (2001). |
