Jezebel - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Jezebel \j(e)-ze-

is pronounced JEZ-a-bel. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "pure, virginal". Biblical: a queen of Israel condemned by God. It was used in a contradictory way as a term for a "painted lady" or a brazen hussy by Bette Davis in the film "Jezebel".

Jezebel has 8 variant forms: Jessabell, Jetzabel, Jezabel, Jezabella, Jezebelle, Jezibel, Jezibelle and Jezybell.

Baby names that sound like Jezebel are Yzobel and Izabel.

Jezebel is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl name Jezebel. Compare Jezebel with its variant forms and related girl names.

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