Isobel

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Name: Isobel

Gender: Feminine

Origin: Europe

Language: Scottish

Thematic: Biblical

Meaning: Consecrated To God.

Comments: Isobel is a Scottish variant of Isabel. Isabel is believed to be the medieval Spanish form of Elizabeth, although some theories state that Isabel actually derives from an old Semitic name meaning "daughter of BA'AL". Queens of Castile and Portugal and a queen of England have borne the name Isabel.

Usage: Spanish, Portuguese, French, English, German.

Pronounced: ee-sah-BEL (Spanish), ee-za-BEL (French), IZ-a-bel (English), ee-zah-BEL (German).