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Anabel

Quick answerThe name 'Anabel' is a variant of 'Annabel,' meaning "loving" or "graceful," derived from the Latin *amabilis* ("lovable") blended with the Hebrew name Anna ("grace").

Spanish · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,270
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2014
Syllables3
OriginSpanish
LanguageSpanish
CultureSpanish
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology8 Chaldean 8
Global rank#577

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Anabel

The name 'Anabel' is a variant of 'Annabel,' meaning "loving" or "graceful," derived from the Latin *amabilis* ("lovable") blended with the Hebrew name Anna ("grace").

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Etymology

The name 'Anabel' is a variant of 'Annabel,' meaning "loving" or "graceful," derived from the Latin *amabilis* ("lovable") blended with the Hebrew name Anna ("grace"). It is primarily used in English-speaking and Spanish-speaking cultures, often associated with Christianity due to its connection to Saint Anne, and gained popularity in medieval Europe through literary works like Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Annabel Lee."

Anabel currently ranks #4,270 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.

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