Maribel

At a Glance

Meaning

Blend of María and Isabel

Origin

Spanish

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

MAR-ih-belListen

Maribel is a Spanish name formed by blending María and Isabel, pronounced MAR-ih-bel (/ˈmærɪbcl/). You may have seen it claimed that Maribel means 'wished-for child,' but that's not accurate: Maribel isn't independently Hebrew for 'wished-for' — it's a combination of María and Isabel, so any meaning traces back to those two names rather than to Maribel itself. If you like the idea of a name built from two family favorites, this is one to look into.

Meaning & Origin of Maribel

Meaning: Blend of María and Isabel.

Origin: Spanish.

A common claim: Maribel means 'wished-for child' Actually: Maribel isn't independently Hebrew for 'wished-for' — it's a Spanish blend of María and Isabel, so any meaning comes from those two component names, not from 'Maribel' itself.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Maribel

Popularity of Maribel

Maribel peaked at #316 in 1980, when 768 baby girls were given the name, but has fallen a long way since, landing at #1706 in 2024 with just 119 babies.

Names Like Maribel

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

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FAQ

What does the name Maribel mean?

Blend of María and Isabel. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Maribel?

Maribel is pronounced MAR-ih-bel (IPA: /ˈmærɪbɛl/).

Is Maribel a popular name right now?

Maribel peaked at #316 in 1980 and is ranked #1706 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1906–2024.)

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