Find out how popular the first name Jessabel has been for the last 1 years (from 2015 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jessabel by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jessabel.

The history of the first name Jessabel

The name Jessabel is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Isibel or Jezebel, derived from the Hebrew words 'izeb (meaning "non-cohabitant" or "non-consort") and 'el (meaning "god"). Its origins can be traced back to ancient Semitic cultures in the Middle East, particularly among the Phoenicians and Israelites during the 9th century BCE.

The name Jezebel first appears in the Hebrew Bible, where it refers to the Phoenician princess who married King Ahab of Israel. She was known for her fierce devotion to the worship of Baal and her ruthless persecution of the prophets of Yahweh. As a result, the name Jezebel has often carried negative connotations, being associated with wickedness, immorality, and idolatry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jessabel can be found in the works of the 17th-century English playwright Thomas Middleton, who used it for a character in his play "The Mayor of Queenborough". During this period, the name was likely introduced to English-speaking cultures through biblical references and literary works.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jessabel. Jessabel Cromwell (1598-1665) was the daughter of the famous English military and political leader Oliver Cromwell. Jessabel Bateman (1818-1890) was an English novelist and writer of children's stories, known for her works such as "The Irvingites" and "The Forester's Family".

In the 19th century, Jessabel Wilkinson (1836-1919) was a prominent British suffragist and campaigner for women's rights. She was actively involved in the Women's Suffrage Movement and served as the secretary of the Bristol and West of England Society for Women's Suffrage.

Another notable figure was Jessabel Laidlay (1886-1973), a British artist and painter known for her landscape and portrait works. She was a member of the Royal West of England Academy and exhibited her works at various galleries throughout her career.

Jessabel Proctor (1919-2011) was an American actress and playwright, best known for her roles on Broadway and in television shows such as "The Twilight Zone" and "Gunsmoke". She received critical acclaim for her performances and was recognized with several awards and nominations throughout her illustrious career.

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