Fictional CharacterPhoenicianFictional — Bible, historical texts
Jezebel
Biblical queen, archetype of wickedness
Biography
Queen of Israel in biblical and historical texts, depicted as a villain in religious literature. A complex historical figure whose portrayal varies across sources.
Other Famous Jezebels
Quick Facts
Category
Fictional Character
Nationality
Phoenician
Appears In
Bible, historical texts
Thinking about the name
Jezebel
Hebrew origin
“Derived from the Hebrew Izebel, meaning 'unexalted,' Jezebel was a Phoenician queen in the Old Testament known for her power, beauty, and defiance of religious convention. Though historically portrayed negatively, modern interpretations often celebrate her as a fierce, unapologetic figure. The name carries dramatic weight and remains striking in its rarity.”