Isabel: meaning and origin
Isabel
“Pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth”
About the name Isabel
Isabel is a girl’s name from the Spanish tradition. Its meaning is “pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth”. Names from Spanish, loved across Latin America and the US — like Mateo, Santiago, Camila and Lucía.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Spanish names
- Alondra 👧Lark (the songbird) · Spanish
- Camila 👧Helper at a sacred ceremony · Spanish
- Catalina 👧Pure; the Spanish form of Katherine · Spanish
- Esperanza 👧Hope · Spanish
- Jade 👧The green gemstone · Spanish
- Luz 👧Light · Spanish
- Marisol 👧Sea and sun · Spanish
- Paloma 👧Dove · Spanish
- Savannah 👧Treeless plain, grassland · Spanish
- Ximena 👧Listening; a medieval Spanish name · Spanish
Sibling name ideas (Spanish, boys)
- Alejandro 👦Defender of the people · Spanish
- Carlos 👦Free man · Spanish
- Cruz 👦Cross · Spanish
- Diego 👦Supplanter; a Spanish form of James · Spanish
- Emiliano 👦Eager, rival · Spanish
- Joaquin 👦Raised by God · Spanish
- Jose 👦He will add; the Spanish form of Joseph · Spanish
- Mateo 👦Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew · Spanish
More girl names starting with I
- Imani 👧Faith (Swahili) · African
- Ingrid 👧Beautiful, beloved · Scandinavian
- Irene 👧Peace · Greek
- Iris 👧Rainbow; also the flower · Greek
- Isabella 👧Pledged to God; a form of Elizabeth · Hebrew
- Isla 👧Island; from the Scottish island of Islay · Scottish
- Ivy 👧The evergreen climbing plant · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Isabel mean?
Isabel is a name of Spanish origin. It means: pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth.
Is Isabel a boy or girl name?
Isabel is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Isabel have?
Isabel has 6 letters and about 3 syllables.