Nabel

Nabel is a German noun meaning the navel or belly button. It denotes the central point of the abdomen and is used in both medical and everyday language. The term also appears in idiomatic expressions, such as “Nabel der Welt,” to describe a place regarded as a center of activity or importance.

As a surname, Nabel exists in German-speaking populations and among descendants of German emigrants. Surnames of this type are typically passed through families and may appear in various countries due to migration. Because personal names can travel and change with time, bearers of the name may be found in diverse regions.

In English-language contexts, the corresponding term is “navel,” which shares the same meaning. The German spelling Nabel may appear in translations or bilingual texts, sometimes causing confusion with the English form. Related German terms include the compound Nabelschnur, meaning umbilical cord, which connects a fetus to the placenta during pregnancy.

See also: navels; Nabel der Welt; Navel of the World (idiom).