The name first appeared in Scotland and England after the 1600s however Orabella Orabel and Arabel were in use from the 13th century in Scotland.

Arabella meaning and origin. The earliest known use of the name was the modern-day Jordanian city of Irbid known in ancient times as Arabella or Arbela. It is derived from the Latin. Arabella name meanings is Eagle heroine.

It is also of Italian origin where its meaning is answered prayer. Arabella Name Popularity Rank. Arabella was used as a given name beginning in the 12th century with the birth of Arabella de Leuchars granddaughter of William the Lion King of Scotland.

It has long been associated with Latin orabilis meaning invokable yielding to prayer. The meaning of Arabella is unknown. Its origin is English and Scottish.

Others think it is a variant of Annabel another name of debated origin and meaning. Golden mouthgold of his mouth from the Scottish Gaelic òr a bheul and òr beul. The latter is a pretty lyrical name whose roots are Scottish and whose meaning comes from the Latin orabilis which means prayerful.

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Arabella is. The origin of Arabella is not clear it is a Scottish form of Annabel but as well of Latin and Spanish origin. Either a form of Annabel or from the Latin orabilis meaning obliging.

The name Arabella is of Latin origin. The different meanings of the name Arabella are. Lady Arabella Stuart was cousin of King James VI of Scotland.