Bel

See also: Appendix:Variations of "bel"

English

Etymology 1

From Latin Bēlus, from Ancient Greek Βῆλος (Bêlos), ultimately from Akkadian 𒂗 (bēlum).

Proper noun

Bel

  1. (mythology) A Babylonian deity, corresponding to the Semitic Baal.
  2. (Armenian mythology) An evil giant who ruled Babylon prior to his defeat by the Armenian culture hero Hayk.

Etymology 2

Short form of Isabel; a variant of Belle and Bell.

Proper noun

Bel

  1. A female given name.

Anagrams

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