Mirabel

The name Mirabel stands for 'the Wonderful', 'the Admirable', or 'the Worthy of Admiration'. Its roots lie in the Old French term mirable, which in turn goes back to the Latin adjective mirabilis, meaning 'wonderful, astonishing'.

What does the name Mirabel mean?

Mirabel means 'the Wonderful', 'the Admirable', or 'the Worthy of Admiration'. The name originates from the Old French word mirable, which is derived from the Latin adjective mirabilis meaning 'wonderful, strange, astonishing'. Mirabel is especially common in English-speaking regions, particularly in North America. A well-known character with this name is Mirabel Madrigal from the Disney film 'Encanto'. Variants of the name include Meribel, Meribell, Mirabela, Mirabella, and Mirabelle. The short form is Mira.

Where does the name Mirabel come from?

The first name Mirabel comes from Old French and Latin and means 'the Wonderful' or 'the Admirable'. The etymology includes the Latin word mirabilis, which means 'wonderful, astonishing'. It is used in both English and French languages.

How do you pronounce Mirabel?

The pronunciation of Mirabel is melodic and three syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Mi-ra-bel' [ˈmiːʁabɛl]. The name begins with a long I sound that radiates a certain brightness. The ending '-bel' provides a gentle yet clear conclusion. Overall, Mirabel conveys an elegant and refined sound that is both soft and expressive.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Mirabel enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,069th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2023 at 939th place. Over the last ten years, Mirabel has been chosen as a first name about 240 times, which gives it a 1,420th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 1,610th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Bela / Mira

Similar first names

Famous people

• Mirabel Osler (writer from England)