Sabel

Form of Isabel, Latin
"god is my oath; sand; sabel"

Sabel Origin and Meaning

The name Sabel is a girl's name meaning "god is my oath; sand; sabel".

Sabel is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Isabel or Isabella, names derived from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning "God is my oath." Alternatively, Sabel could relate to the Latin "sabulum" meaning "sand" or "gravel." In some contexts, it appears as a variant spelling of Sable, which refers to the luxurious dark fur or the color black. The name has a sophisticated, streamlined quality compared to its longer counterparts. While never extremely common, Sabel has appeared occasionally throughout naming records, appreciated for its brevity and elegant sound. The name carries a certain mystique with its potential connections to both royal heritage (through Isabel) and natural elements (through sable/sand), making it both distinctive and subtly familiar.

The name Sabel in Pop Culture

  • Isabel "Sabel" Asuncion
    Zaragosa, main character in Filipino TV series "Sabel"