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Isabell

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How to Pronounce Isabell

Pronounced IZ-uh-bel /ˈɪz.ə.bɛl/High

Meaning: pledged to God, my God is an oathHigh

In 30 seconds: Isabell is a variant of Isabel, the Spanish form of Elizabeth meaning pledged to God. A romantic three-syllable name with medieval Spanish royal heritage and timeless beauty.

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Origin HighHebrew, Spanish

Meaningpledged to God, my God is an oath

U.S. rank (2025)#2144 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births87 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 15,184

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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History & Origin

Isabell is a variant of Isabel, the Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath. The name was immensely popular among medieval Iberian royalty.

Isabel and its variants have been popular in English-speaking countries since medieval times, carried by Norman French influence. The Isabell spelling is a modern simplified variant.

Did you know? Isabel I of Castile (1451–1504) — Isabella the Catholic — was the queen who sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyages to the Americas, arguably making Isabell the most consequential royal name in Western Hemisphere history.

Overall data confidence 90%

Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for IsabellBehind the Name: Isabel — name etymology reference

Variations

IsabelIsabellaIsabelleIsobel

Nicknames

IzzyBelleBel

Famous Bearers

★Isabel I of Castile (1451–1504)
Queen of Castile (Isabella the Catholic) who, with Ferdinand of Aragon, sponsored Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage.

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Frequently Asked

What does Isabell mean?

Isabell means pledged to God or my God is an oath, as a variant of Isabel/Elizabeth from the Hebrew Elisheba.

How do you pronounce Isabell?

Isabell is pronounced IZ-uh-bel (/ˈɪz.ə.bɛl/), with three syllables.

Is Isabell a girl's name?

Yes, Isabell is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Isabell?

Isabell is a less common spelling of the very popular Isabel family, which has medieval royal heritage.