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Annabel
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English
Etymology
Originally a mishearing or misreading of en la amabilis lovable (= en Amabel, en Mabel), used since the 12th century and by folk etymology interpreted as en Anna + en belle, "beautiful Anna".
Pronunciation
en /ˈænəbɛl/
en LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Annabel.wav Southern England
Proper noun
s
en female Latin.
en 1849 w:Edgar Allan Poe s:Annabel Lee I was a child and she was a child, / In this kingdom by the sea: / But we loved with a love that was more than love — / I and my Annabel Lee;
Derived terms
en Emmabel
Translations
female given name
Dutch: nl Annabel f
French: fr Annabelle f
German: de Annabell f
Portuguese: pt Anabel f
en ghost words