Isabel
[ˈɪzəˌbɛl]Meaning
Medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew אֱלִישֶׁבַע, "my God is an oath"
Background Story
Isabel is the medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth, from Latin Elisabeth, from Ancient Greek Ἐλισάβετ, from Hebrew אֱלִישֶׁבַע, meaning "my God is an oath". It spread through Spain, Portugal and France and was common among royalty by the 12th century, and it is the usual form of Elizabeth in Spain and Portugal. It grew popular in England in the 13th century after Isabella of Angoulême married King John, and was later bolstered when Isabella of France married Edward II. Variant forms include Isabella, Ysabelle, Isobel and Isobelle.
Variations
Isabelle, Isabella, Isobel
