Chabela as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chabela

What is the meaning of the name Chabela ?

The baby name Chabela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish IPA: /tʃaˈβela/; English approximation: "cha-BEH-la" (CHA-beh-lah).

Chabela is Spanish in Origin.

Chabela is a Spanish affectionate diminutive for Isabel/Isabela, ultimately tracing back to Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “God is my oath” or “pledged to God.” The playful ch- onset is a hallmark of Spanish nicknaming (compare Chelo from Consuelo, Chayo from Rosario), and gives Chabela a warm, familiar tone. While used across Spain, it is especially common in Mexico and other parts of Latin America, and has occasionally stood on its own as a given name since the mid-20th century.

In records and everyday speech, Chabela appears as an informal byname for women named Isabel, sometimes formalized on birth certificates. Related forms and variants include Chabelita (further diminutive), Chabe (short form), Chavela (parallel nickname), and Bela/Bel or Isa. Broader cognates of the root name include Isabel/Isabela (Spanish and Portuguese), Isabelle (French), Isabella (Italian/English), and Isobel (Scottish/English).