Meaning & History
Izabelė is the Lithuanian form of Isabella, itself a Latinate variant of Isabel. The name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise" — the same root as Elizabeth. In Lithuanian, the name follows the typical feminine declension with the ending -ė.
The name was borne by various medieval European queens, reinforcing its association with royalty. In Catholic Lithuania, the name likely entered through Polish (Izabela) and other neighboring languages. It remains a popular given name in Lithuania today, reflecting both religious and cultural ties to Western Europe.
Related forms in other languages include Elisabet (Swedish, German), Isabella (Italian, Spanish), and Zabel (Armenian), all descending from the same Hebrew origin. The English form Elizabeth has similarly deep roots, having been borne by biblical figures and numerous European queens.
- Meaning: "God is my oath"
- Origin: Hebrew via Isabella and Isabel
- Type: Feminine given name
- Usage regions: Lithuania
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Izabelė