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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Beautiful May (May + French belle, 'beautiful')
- Origin
- English (blend of May + Belle)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAY-bel
Maybelle is an English name formed by blending May with belle, the French word for beautiful, giving it a straightforward meaning: beautiful May. It's pronounced MAY-bel, and Social Security Administration records for the name go all the way back to 1880.
Meaning & Origin of Maybelle
Meaning: Beautiful May (May + French belle, 'beautiful').
Origin: English (blend of May + Belle).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Maybelle
MAY-belIPA /ˈmeɪbɛl/
Popularity of Maybelle
Maybelle had its biggest moment in 1882, ranking #334 with 29 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had fallen to #4423, with just 32 babies recorded.
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FAQ
What does the name Maybelle mean?
Beautiful May (May + French belle, ‘beautiful’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Maybelle?
Maybelle is pronounced MAY-bel (IPA: /ˈmeɪbɛl/).
Is Maybelle a popular name right now?
Maybelle peaked at #334 in 1882 and is ranked #4423 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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