Yielding to prayer
Arabel is a medieval variant of Annabel, likely derived from the Latin word 'orabilis'. It shares the same roots as Amabel and Mabel, emphasizing a sense of being lovable or answerable to prayer. While rare today, it was used in Scotland and England during the Middle Ages.
Less common today
Arabel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,289 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
The young protagonist of the children's book series Β· Arabel's Raven
A character in the play 'The Family Reunion' by T.S. Eliot Β· The Family Reunion