What is the origin of the name Arabel?

Arabel is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Arabel?

Arabel is currently ranked #13596 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Arabel?

Arabel is pronounced ar-uh-bel.

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GirlLatin

Arabel

ar-uh-bel

Popularity

#13596

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

167

Peak Year

#16 in 2015

First Recorded

1915

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Arabel is a variant of Arabella, which is believed to be of Latin origin, meaning 'yielding to prayer' or 'beautiful altar'. It combines 'ara' (altar) and 'bella' (beautiful).

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Ara Bella Belle

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Ara Bella Belle

Spelling Variations

Arabella Arabelle

Similar Names

Isabel Mirabel Annabel Serabel

Personality Traits

ElegantGracefulKindCharming

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