Claribel

The first name Claribel represents a variation of the name Clara and is combined with the popular ending '-bel'. It means 'the Radiant', 'the Shining', 'the Bright', 'the Clear', and 'the Famous'.

What does the name Claribel mean?

Claribel is a development of the name Clara and contains the common ending '-bel'. The meaning of the name includes 'the Radiant', 'the Shining', 'the Bright', 'the Clear', and 'the Famous'. The roots of Claribel can be found in the ancient Roman name Clarus, which is derived from the Latin word clārus and includes terms like 'clear', 'bright', 'shining', 'radiant', 'distinct', 'famous', 'upright', and 'respected'. The name became popular through Saint Clare of Montefalco, also known as Chiara da Montefalco, who was an Augustinian and abbess, previously a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis. Variants include Clarabelle, Claribella, and Claribelle.

Where does the name Claribel come from?

The name Claribel has Latin roots and means 'the Shining' or 'the Radiant'. The etymology comes from the Latin word clārus, which means 'clear', 'bright', 'shining', 'radiant', 'distinct', 'famous', 'upright', and 'respected'. The language in which this name occurs is English.

How do you pronounce Claribel?

Klar-i-bel

When is the name day of Claribel?

The name day for Claribel is celebrated on August 11 and August 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Claribel is a rather rare first name. In 2013, it reached the 3,816th place on the list of the most common female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, Claribel was given in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns with this name.

Famous people

• Claribel Alegría (Nicaraguan writer)
• Claribel Cone (American entrepreneur)