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  • proper noun A Babylonian deity, corresponding to the Semitic Baal.
  • proper noun Armenian mythology evil giant ruler of Babylon, defeated by Hayk
  • proper noun A female given name.

Etymologies

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Ultimately from Akkadian 𒂗 (bēlu)

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Short form of Isabel; a variant of Belle and Bell.

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