Maribel

The feminine first name Maribel is an old Spanish short form of the two names Maria and Isabel. Maria is considered a variant of the ancient Hebrew name Mirjam.

What does the name Maribel mean?

The feminine first name Maribel is an old Spanish short form of the two names Maria and Isabel. Maria is considered a variant of the ancient Hebrew name Mirjam. The name translates into German as 'the beloved of God,' 'the beloved,' 'the bitter one,' 'the plump one,' 'the rebellious one,' 'the drop of the sea,' or 'the star of the sea.' The roots of the name are not definitively established, but it is very likely of ancient Egyptian origin, derived from mry meaning 'beloved.' Isabel represents a Spanish variant of Elizabeth that emerged in the Middle Ages and traces back to the ancient Hebrew Elisheva or Elischeba. Directly translated, the name means 'God is my oath' and 'God is abundance.' Its origin lies in ancient Hebrew, derived from the original word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the two elements ʾēl (אֵל) meaning 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) meaning 'oath,' 'vow,' or 'seven' (the number of fullness). Sometimes, Maribel is also seen as a double form of Mari and Belle. In this regard, the meaning is akin to 'the beautiful Maria' or 'the beautiful little Maria.' The name Maria and its original form Mirjam, along with their variants, are the most widely used Christian girl names. Other variants include Maribell, Maribelle, Marybelle, and Mariabella. The name became well-known through the mother of Jesus, and in this context, it is regarded as a symbol of pure and deep love.

Where does the name Maribel come from?

Etymology Maribel is a feminine first name of ancient Aramaic and ancient Egyptian origin, meaning 'the beloved of God' or 'God is abundance.' Ancient Egyptian Ancient Aramaic Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Maribel?

Sound & Pronunciation of Maribel: The name Maribel is three syllables and rhythmically structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ma-ri-bel' [maʁiˈbɛl], starting with an open A that conveys spaciousness. The soft B in the stressed syllable adds a gentle accent, while the L at the end provides a clear closure. Maribel thus sounds melodic and present - feminine, warm, and sonorous.

When is the name day of Maribel?

The name day for Maribel is January 1, January 30, February 2, February 11, July 6, August 15, and September 12.

Popularity

Maribel is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,418th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 882nd. In the last ten years, Maribel has been given as a first name about 210 times, placing it 1,544th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,529th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ari / Bella / Bellchen / Belle / Belli / Mabel / Mari / Marie / Mariposa / Marri / Marry

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Famous people

• Emme Maribel Muñiz (daughter of Jennifer Lopez)
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