Ishbel
Scottish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ishbel
Ishbel is a Scottish Gaelic form of the name Isabel, meaning "pledged to God" or "God is my oath," derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva via Spanish and French.
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Etymology
Ishbel is a Scottish Gaelic form of the name Isabel, meaning "pledged to God" or "God is my oath," derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva via Spanish and French. It is primarily used in Scottish and Irish cultures, often associated with Christianity, and notably appears in Scottish history as the name of Ishbel Hamilton-Gordon, a prominent 19th-century social reformer.
Ishbel currently ranks #16,066 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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