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At a Glance: Name: Maribel – Meaning: blend of María and Isabel – Origin: Spanish – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MAR-ih-bel
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
Phonetic: MAR-ih-bel IPA: /ˈmærɪbɛl/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1906–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Maribel mean?
Blend of maría and isabel. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maribel)
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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