Find out how popular the first name Issabel has been for the last 20 years (from 2004 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Issabel by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Issabel is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Issabel.

The history of the first name Issabel

The name Issabel has its origins in the Spanish and Portuguese languages, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." It is a variant spelling of the more common name Isabel, which was popularized in medieval Europe after the Spanish reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

In ancient times, the name Elisheba appeared in the Old Testament as the wife of Aaron, the brother of Moses. This biblical reference likely contributed to the name's popularity among Christian communities in Europe during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Issabel was Issabel de Warenne, a 13th-century English noblewoman who married into the powerful Warenne family. Another notable figure was Issabel of France (1292-1358), the daughter of King Philip IV of France and Queen Joan I of Navarre.

During the Renaissance, Issabel de Requesens (1512-1577) was a Spanish noblewoman and courtier to the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the Spanish Empire.

In the 17th century, Issabel Clara Eugenia (1566-1633) was the Infanta of Spain and co-sovereign of the Spanish Netherlands. She was an influential patron of the arts and supported the Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens.

Moving to the 19th century, Issabel II (1830-1904) was the Queen of Spain from 1833 until 1868. Her reign was marked by political turmoil and the loss of Spain's remaining colonies in the Americas.

Throughout history, the name Issabel has been borne by various notable women from diverse backgrounds, reflecting its enduring appeal across cultures and time periods.

Data source

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