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  • proper noun A diminutive of the female given name Isabel or of its variant forms, sometimes also used as a formal given name.
  • proper noun A male given name mainly used by Muslims.

Etymologies

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From Isabel, Isabella and Isabelle.

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Transliteration of Arabic عيسى (ʿīsā) or anglicized from Turkish İsa, both equivalents of Jesus as a given name.

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