Yielding to prayer
A rare variant of Arabella, likely derived from the Latin word 'orabilis'. It is often associated with the phrase 'answered prayer' or 'yielding to prayer'. While sometimes confused with Annabel, it has a distinct etymological history rooted in medieval Scotland and England.
About 13 girls were named Arabell in 2025.
A character in the novel Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell · Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
