Isabelle

At a Glance

Meaning

French form of Elizabeth: 'my God is an oath'

Origin

French (from Hebrew via Greek/Latin)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

IZ-uh-belListen

Isabelle is a French girl's name, the French form of Elizabeth, which comes from Hebrew by way of Greek and Latin and means 'my God is an oath.' You'll often see it said to mean 'beautiful,' but that's a false etymology: the '-belle' ending only looks like the French word for beautiful, and the resemblance is coincidental. It's said IZ-uh-bel, and it has a classic, romantic, storybook feel.

Meaning & Origin of Isabelle

Meaning: French form of Elizabeth: 'my God is an oath'.

Origin: French (from Hebrew via Greek/Latin).

A common claim: Isabelle is very commonly said to mean 'beautiful', with the '-belle' ending read as French 'belle' (beautiful). Actually: This is a false etymology — the resemblance to 'belle' is coincidental; Isabelle is the French form of Elizabeth, meaning 'my God is an oath' in Hebrew, not 'beautiful'.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Isabelle

Popularity of Isabelle

Isabelle peaked at #79 in 2007, when 4,105 babies were given the name. As of 2024 it ranks #170 with 1,778 babies, so it's still in regular use, though less common than at its height.

Names Like Isabelle

These names share Isabelle’s style, era or origin.

• Elise
• Gabrielle
• Clementine
• Danielle
• Elle
• Janelle

FAQ

What does the name Isabelle mean?

French form of Elizabeth: ‘my God is an oath’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Isabelle?

Isabelle is pronounced IZ-uh-bel (IPA: /ˈɪzəbɛl/).

Is Isabelle a popular name right now?

Isabelle peaked at #79 in 2007 and is ranked #170 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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