Find out how popular the first name Isabeli has been for the last 1 years (from 2011 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Isabeli by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Isabeli is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Isabeli.

The history of the first name Isabeli

The name Isabeli is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath". It has its roots in the biblical figure of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Europe, where it was often spelled as Isabel or Isabelle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Isabeli can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appears in the Poema de Mio Cid, an epic poem from medieval Spain. In this work, Isabeli is mentioned as the name of a noblewoman.

During the Renaissance period, the name Isabeli became particularly popular among the European nobility and royalty. One notable figure was Isabella I of Castile (1451-1504), also known as Isabella the Catholic. She played a pivotal role in the unification of Spain and financed the voyages of Christopher Columbus.

In the 16th century, the name Isabeli was also used by the Italian painter and poet Isabeli Coreglia (1490-1559), who was renowned for her portraiture and her literary works.

Another influential figure bearing the name Isabeli was Elisabeth of France (1602-1644), also known as Isabeli, the eldest daughter of King Henry IV of France and Marie de' Medici. She became the Queen Consort of Spain through her marriage to King Philip IV.

In more recent times, the Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana (born in 1983) has brought renewed attention to the name. She has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines and walked the runways for prestigious fashion houses.

While the name Isabeli has its roots in Hebrew and gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, it has since spread to various cultures and regions around the world, each with its unique variations and interpretations.

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