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Mirabelle
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Mirabelle is a female first name that has its origin in the Latin adjective 'mirabilis', which means 'wonderful', 'strange', or 'amazing'. Therefore, the name can also be translated as 'the Wonderful', 'the Admirable', or 'the Worthy of Admiration'. Mirabelle was already very popular in the Middle Ages and experienced a comeback in the 19th century.
What does the name Mirabelle mean?
The first name Mirabelle comes from Latin and is derived from the adjective 'mirabilis', which means 'wonderful', 'strange', or 'amazing'. Thus, Mirabelle can also be translated as 'the Wonderful', 'the Admirable', or 'the Worthy of Admiration'. The name was already common in the Middle Ages and experienced renewed popularity in the 19th century. Today, Mirabelle is rather rare and mainly occurs in France and Great Britain. Variants of the name include Meribel, Meribell, Mirabel, Mirabela, Mirabell, and Mirabella. The short form of the name is Mira. Additionally, Mirabelle is also used in German to refer to a specific type of plum.
Where does the name Mirabelle come from?
The first name Mirabelle has Latin roots and carries meanings such as 'the Wonderful' or 'the Admirable'. The Latin word 'mirabilis', which means 'wonderful', 'strange', or 'amazing', is the basis. The entire etymology is Latin, and the languages in which the name is prevalent include English and French.
How do you pronounce Mirabelle?
The sound design and pronunciation of Mirabelle: The name Mirabelle has a melodic structure and is either three or four syllables. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Mi-ra-bell' [miʁaˈbɛl], with the emphasis on the last syllable. The bright I sound at the beginning gives the name a certain lightness. The soft R connects with the stressed ending syllable, which has a bright E. Overall, Mirabelle thus appears elegant and feminine - melodic, fine, and expressive.
Popularity
In Germany, Mirabelle is one of the sought-after first names. Currently, it ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2015, reaching 1,538th place. In the past ten years, Mirabelle has been given as a first name about 110 times, placing it 2,368th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,618th.
Nicknames & pet names
Bella / Belle / Miba / Mibi / Mira / Miri
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Frequently asked questions about the name Mirabelle
Where does the name Mirabelle come from?
The name Mirabelle has Latin roots and is derived from the word 'mirabilis', which means 'wonderful' or 'amazing'.
What does the name Mirabelle mean?
Mirabelle can be translated as 'the Wonderful', 'the Admirable', or 'the Worthy of Admiration'.
How popular is the name Mirabelle?
Today, Mirabelle is rather rare and mainly occurs in France and Great Britain, while it was popular in the 19th century.