Annabel

English

Etymology

Originally a mishearing or misreading of Latin amabilis (“lovable”) (= Amabel, Mabel), used since the 12th century and by folk etymology interpreted as Anna + belle, "beautiful Anna".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈænəbɛl/

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Proper noun

Annabel (plural Annabels)

1. A female given name from Latin
   • 1849, Edgar Allan Poe, Annabel Lee:

     I was a child and she was a child, / In this kingdom by the sea: / But we loved with a love that was more than love — / I and my Annabel Lee;

Translations

female given name

• French: Annabelle (fr) f
• German: Annabell (de) f
• Portuguese: Anabel f