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Maribelle

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Maribelle Pronunciation

Maribelle is pronounced MAIR-ih-bel /ˈmɛr.ɪ.bɛl/High

Meaning: Compound of Mari (Mary) and belle, 'beautiful' (French) — 'beautiful Mary'Medium

In 30 seconds: Mary in French lace: Maribelle joins Mari to 'belle' — beautiful — for a name that curtsies as it's spoken. Southern-sweet, vintage, and romantic.

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Origin MediumFrench, Latin

MeaningCompound of Mari (Mary) and belle, 'beautiful' (French) — 'beautiful Mary'

U.S. rank (2024)#3785 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,428

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Maribelle is a compound of Mari — from Mary, read as 'beloved' or 'star of the sea' — with French belle, 'beautiful': 'beautiful Mary'. Kin to Spanish Maribel and the -belle family (Annabelle, Isabelle), it reads vintage-romantic.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, beautiful-Mary at the root, and lacy.

Did you know? Belle — Maribelle's ending — is French for 'beautiful' and the name of Disney's bookish heroine; joined to Mary it makes a double bouquet of grace and beauty.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Maribel — compound background

Variations

MaribelMarybelleMaribella

Nicknames

MariBelle

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If you like Maribelle…

Maribel— the Spanish form of the same compound

Annabelle— a fellow -belle romantic

Isabelle— the companion French -belle classic

Mirabel— the 'wondrous' Encanto-loved cousin

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Maribelle?

Maribelle is pronounced MAIR-ih-bel (/ˈmɛr.ɪ.bɛl/). Press play above to hear Maribelle said aloud.

How do you say Maribelle?

Maribelle is said MAIR-ih-bel (/ˈmɛr.ɪ.bɛl/). Press play above to hear Maribelle said aloud.

What does the name Maribelle mean?

Maribelle is a compound of Mari (Mary) and French belle — 'beautiful Mary'.

Is Maribelle a boy or girl name?

Maribelle is a girl's name.

How popular is Maribelle?

Maribelle is a rare name in the U.S.