Zabel
/ zah-BEL /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devout
Meaning & Etymology
God is my oath
God is my oath
Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese name ‘Isabel’, which originates from the Hebrew name ‘Elisheba’ (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), meaning ‘God is my oath’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Romance > West Iberian > Portuguese
Cultural context
In Cape Verde, ‘Zabel’ is a common variant of ‘Isabel’ and reflects the islands’ Portuguese colonial heritage and the influence of Catholicism. The name is often given to honor religious devotion and family lineage.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes a strong connection to faith and the enduring bond between the individual and their religious beliefs.