Maybel

The first name Maybel is an alternative spelling of Mabel, which has its origin in the Latin Amabilis. The name is translated as 'the lovable' and 'the amiable'.

What does the name Maybel mean?

Maybel is a feminine form regarded as a variant of Mabel, which traces back to the Latin Amabilis. The meaning encompasses 'the lovable' and 'the amiable'. The name originates from the Latin word amabilis, which means 'lovable', 'beautiful', or 'pleasant', as well as the verb amare, which means 'to love'. Additionally, Maybel is often seen as a variant of Marybell or Marybelle. The name gained fame through two saints: Saint Amabilis, who served as a priest in Riom in Auvergne in the 5th century, and Saint Amabilis, who lived as a virgin and nun in a convent in Rouen. Other variations include Maybell, Maybelle, and Maybelline.

Where does the name Maybel come from?

The etymology of Maybel lies in Latin and means 'the lovable'. The Latin components amabilis and amare stand for 'lovable' and 'to love'.

How do you pronounce Maybel?

The sound and pronunciation of Maybel: The name Maybel has a gentle, two-syllable structure. It is pronounced as 'May-bel' [ˈmeɪ̯bəl] or [ˈmeːbɛl] and begins with a diphthong that conveys a sense of lightness. The voiced 'b' provides a smooth transition to the second syllable. The dark 'l' at the end gives the name stability. Maybel thus appears charming, modern, and present – dynamic at the beginning and soft in the ending.

When is the name day of Maybel?

The name day for Maybel is celebrated on June 11 and July 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Maybel is a fairly common name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th in the list of the most common feminine first names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,348th. In the last ten years, Maybel has been given about 20 times, placing it at 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,014th.