Anabel
/anabel/from spelling rules
Anabel is a female given name in Spanish.
Anabel is used as a female given name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Anabela is a popular variant of the name in Argentina and Uruguay.
How do you pronounce it?
/anabel/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, Anabel is treated as a compound name merging Ana and Isabel, allowing the person to be called by either shortened name.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, people named Anabel might be nicknamed Bela or Belita, which are derived from the Isabel portion of the name.
- Because it combines Ana and Isabel, the name carries the combined meanings of 'grace' and 'pledged to God' in Spanish tradition.
Examples in context
- Anabel, le agradecemos su presencia en esta importante reunión.Anabel, we thank you for your presence at this important meeting.
- Ana, ¿vienes a la fiesta de Anabel este fin de semana?Ana, are you coming to Anabel's party this weekend?
- Anabel es mi mejor amiga.Anabel is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Anabel?Do you know Anabel?
- Anabel vive en Madrid.Anabel lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about a coworker at the office.
- Lucía¿Has visto a Anabel hoy?Have you seen Anabel today?
- MateoNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- LucíaAnabel me debe un documento.Anabel owes me a document.
- MateoSeguro que llegará pronto.I'm sure she will arrive soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
