Isabel f
Spanish, French, and English: originally a Spanish version of ELIZABETH (SEE Elizabeth), which was coined by deletion of the first syllable and alteration of the final consonant sound to one that can normally end a word in Spanish. The name was imported into France in the early Middle Ages, and thence into England. It was a royal name, and its popularity may have been enhanced by the fact that it was borne by a queen of England—Isabella (1296–1358), daughter of Philip IV of France—even though she led a turbulent life and eventually had her husband, Edward II, murdered.
Variants: English: Isobel, Isbel; Isabella (Latinate form, which became popular in England in the 18th century).
Short form: English: Sabella.
First names dictionary. 2012.