Bel
English
Etymology 1
From Latin Belus, from Ancient Greek Βῆλος (Bêlos), ultimately from Akkadian 𒂗 (Bēlu).
Proper noun
Bel
- A Babylonian deity, corresponding to the Semitic Baal.
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- Babylon is taken, Bel is confounded, Merodach is broken in pieces; her idols are confounded, her images are broken in pieces.
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- (Armenian mythology) An evil giant who ruled Babylon prior to his defeat by the Armenian culture hero Hayk.
Related terms
Etymology 2
Short form of Isabel; a variant of Belle and Bell.
Proper noun
Bel
- A female given name.