The spelling of the name Shebuel can be a bit tricky at first glance. It is pronounced /ʃɛbjuːl/ according to IPA phonetic transcription. The "sh" sound is represented by "s" followed by "h". The "e" in the first syllable is short and is followed by "b" and then "u" pronounced as "oo". The second syllable starts with "e" again pronounced "e", followed by "l". Overall, the spelling of this name may seem unfamiliar, but it follows regular English phonetics and is simple to pronounce once you break it down.
The name Shebuel is derived from Hebrew. In Hebrew, the roots shev and el are combined. Shev means to sit or to dwell, while el means God or divine. Consequently, the name Shebuel can be translated to mean God's dwelling or God's residence.