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Izel

Quick answerThe name 'Izel' is of Basque origin, meaning "rainbow" or "rain" (from the Basque word *ortzi* or *izotz*).

Basque · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,836
TrendStable
Peak year2011
Syllables2
OriginBasque
LanguageBasque
CultureBasque
Letters4
Numerology7 Chaldean 7
Global rank#1,196

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

About the name Izel

The name 'Izel' is of Basque origin, meaning "rainbow" or "rain" (from the Basque word *ortzi* or *izotz*).

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Etymology

The name 'Izel' is of Basque origin, meaning "rainbow" or "rain" (from the Basque word *ortzi* or *izotz*). It is primarily used in Basque culture, with no specific religious affiliation, and has no notable historical context beyond its modern adoption as a given name.

Izel currently ranks #2,836 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.

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