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Isabel

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Isabel (or Isabelle) [ iz-uh-bel ][1] is a female given name. It comes from the Hebrew name Elisheva. Elisheva is often translated to Elizabeth, of which Isabel is a division. There are many royal figures or queens with the name or its variants. Isabel is a name of great beauty that has enjoyed popularity for centuries. It has been embraced by diverse cultures, each giving it their own unique interpretation. The name Isabel originates from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which translates to "God is my oath." Over time, this name has been adopted by numerous cultures, such as the Spanish, Portuguese, and English.[2] There are also many other famous people by Isabel and its related names. As Isabel, this name was used on two Atlantic tropical cyclones. The 2003 storm was so damaging that the name was later retired.

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  1. "Definition of Isabel | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  2. "Isabel name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Archived from the original on 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-04-06.