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Meaning & History
Derived from the Latin adjective orabilis meaning "exorable" as well as "entreatable". In turn, the word is derived from the Latin verb oro meaning "to speak" as well as "to plead, to beg, to pray, to entreat" combined with a Latin adjectival suffix (either -abilis or -bilis).Also compare the related Latin adjective exorabilis meaning "exorable, persuadable" as well as "easily entreated, influenced by prayer".In the medieval period, the name Orabilis was frequently used as a latinization of Arabel and Arabella (particularly in the British Isles).