The spelling of the word "Sharbel" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "shar" is pronounced with the consonant-sound "ʃ" as in "she" and the vowel-sound "ɑː" as in "car". The second syllable "bel" is pronounced with the consonant-sound "b" and the vowel-sound "ɛ" as in "bed". Together, the word "Sharbel" is pronounced as "ʃɑːbɛl". This name is commonly associated with Saint Charbel, a Maronite monk and priest who became a famous saint in Lebanon.
The name "Sharbel" has its origins in the Aramaic language. It can be traced back to the Aramaic word "sharraba" (ܫܪܒܐ), which means "to revere" or "to bless". In Arabic and Syriac, the name is spelled as "Sharbil". The name is predominantly associated with a Christian saint named Saint Sharbel (or Mar Charbel) Makhluf, a Lebanese monk who lived in the 19th century and was known for his holiness and miracles.