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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Maybelle

Maybelle is a feminine name that is a variant of Mabel and originates from the old Latin word Amabilis, which means lovable. Amabilis of Riom, or Saint Amable, was a famous French saint who served at Clermont by Sidonius Apollinaris. He was the cantor at the Church of Saint Mary at Clermont, followed by the cathedral of Clermont. Later he became a parish priest in Riom. He was remembered as a holy figure known for his contribution to society.

Additionally, Mabel FitzRobert was the Countess of Gloucester. She belonged to a prominent Anglo-Norman noble family and was the wife of Robert, the first Earl of Gloucester. And she is remembered in history as a politically active countess who wielded an important role in the administration.

Another prominent historical personality bearing the title was Mabel of Bury St. Edmunds, a renowned skilled embroiderer recognized by Henry III. As one of the rare female embroiderers during the Medieval period in England, she was mentioned twenty-four times in the King’s Writs.

May and Mae are the diminutives of the name, while Anabel (Spanish), Anabela (Portuguese), Amable, Annabelle (French), Annabel (Dutch), Amabilia (Late Roman), Mabel, Mabelle, Mable, Maybelline, Mabella, and Bella are some of the popular variants in other languages and cultures.

The name is used in different walks of life. In literature,Maybelle the Cable Carwas a novel published in 1952 by the American children’s book writer and illustrator Virginia Lee Burton.

In fiction, Maybelle May Parker Jameson, or Aunt May, is a recurring character from theSpider-Manfranchise of the Marvel Comics Universe. She is the supportive and caring aunt of Peter Parker and also a motherly figure towards him.

Thus, it can be inferred that Maybelle is not an unknown name and can be a unique choice for a girl’s name.

Maybelle

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Lovable
Girl
Judaism
French,Latin
3
Three
1 word, 8 letters, 3 vowels, 5 consonants
Medium length and moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Maybelle?

Pronounced asmay-bul

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Listen to the sound of the name Maybelle in English.

Famous People With The Name Maybelle

  • Maybelle CarterAmerican country musician and among the first to use the Carter scratch
  • Maybelle ReichardtAmerican discus thrower, won the AAU Championship in 1925 and 1928
  • Big MaybelleAmerican R&B singer, received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999
  • Maybelle Stephens MitchellAmerican suffragist, clubwoman, and activist who co-founded the League of Women Voters in Georgia
  • Maybell LebronArgentine-born writer and the winner of Paraguay’s National Prize for Literature

Maybelle On The Popularity Chart

Maybelle has been growing consistently over time, although not as popular as some other names. Parents who desire a name that is both traditional and distinctive love it for its timeless appeal and distinctive sound.

Popularity Over Time

As per the data released by the Social Security Administration, the name recorded an all-time high of 45 babies per million sharing the title in 2021. Check the graph for more details.

Source:Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

Due to its growing popularity, the ranking has improved in recent years. It stood at 3454 position on the chart during 2021. Have a look below for better insights.

Source:Social Security Administration

Names With Similar Sound As Maybelle

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Popular Sibling Names For Maybelle

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Boy Sibling Names For Maybelle

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Girl Sibling Names For Maybelle

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Other Popular Names Beginning With M

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Names With Similar Meaning As Maybelle

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Maybelle’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name maybelle. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign) Simha (Leo)
Starting letters for Simha (Leo) rashi M, TT
Representation Lion
Element Fire
Ruling body Sun
Quality Fixed

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

吠陀占星学的另一个重要方面是nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Simha (Leo) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use ourNakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra Degrees Of The Nakshatra Nakshatra
Lord (Ruler)
Name Syllables
Magha (Makha, Makam) Leo (0 to 13.20 degrees) Ketu Ma, Maa, Mi, Mee, Mu, Me
Purva Phalguni (Pooram, Pubba) Leo (13.20 to 26.40 degrees) Venus Mo, Ta, Taa, Ti, Tee, Tu
Uttara Phalguni (Uthiram, Utram) Leo (26.40 to 30 degrees) Sun Te, Ta, Taa, To, Pa, Paa, Pi, Pee

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How To Communicate The Name Maybelle In Other Languages

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Name Numerology For Maybelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Maybelle?

The name Maybelle means ‘lovable.’

2. What is the origin of the name Maybelle?

Maybelle has Old Latin roots.

3. How to pronounce the name Maybelle?

Maybelle is pronounced as may-bul.

4. Is Maybelle a girl or boy name?

Maybelle has been used as a feminine name for centuries and is traditionally associated with girls. It’s a variant of Mabel, a feminine form of Amabilis, a Roman masculine name meaning ‘lovable.’

5. Is Maybelle a popular baby name?

According to the US SSA, the name Maybelle did not appear among the top 1000 popular baby names in the US in any year of birth after 1936 (1). It indicates that Maybelle is not a popular baby name choice among parents in the US.

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  1. Popularity of name Maybelle.
    https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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