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Zabel

Quick answerZabel is a variant of Isabel, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba (אלישבע), meaning "God is my oath" or "devoted to God," filtered through Spanish and other Romance languages.

Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#14,451
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2015
Syllables2
OriginHebrew
LanguageMultiple (Spanish, Armenian, German, Yiddish)
CultureArmenian, Central European Jewish
ReligionChristianity, Judaism
Letters5
Numerology1 Chaldean 9
Global rank#14,451

Popularity over time

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

About the name Zabel

Zabel is a variant of Isabel, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba (אלישבע), meaning "God is my oath" or "devoted to God," filtered through Spanish and other Romance languages.

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Etymology

Zabel is a variant of Isabel, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba (אלישבע), meaning "God is my oath" or "devoted to God," filtered through Spanish and other Romance languages. The name is primarily used in Armenian, German, and Yiddish-speaking communities, with historical prominence in Armenian Christian tradition and among Central European Jewish populations.

Zabel currently ranks #14,451 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.

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