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Help[Facts] Re: Isabella
in reply to a message by lac
All the references I have seen definitely state that Isabel originated in Spain.
I have seen the claim that Isabel originally comes from words meaning "beautiful Isis" and so was similar in origin to Isidor. Those who believe that think that the "short form of Elizabeth" idea came when people wanted to disguise that pagan origin from priests when having babies baptized with the name. But I have no idea if there is any good evidence for that speculation. The poster on this board who might know is Lumia. If she doesn't see this post within the next few days, you might try sending her a private message about it. :)
I have seen the claim that Isabel originally comes from words meaning "beautiful Isis" and so was similar in origin to Isidor. Those who believe that think that the "short form of Elizabeth" idea came when people wanted to disguise that pagan origin from priests when having babies baptized with the name. But I have no idea if there is any good evidence for that speculation. The poster on this board who might know is Lumia. If she doesn't see this post within the next few days, you might try sending her a private message about it. :)
This message was edited 2/6/2008, 5:25 PM
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