Barbabelle is a female character distinguished by her vibrant purple hue, though earlier animated versions present her as magenta. The seventh child of Barbapapa and Barbamama, she has six siblings: Barbalala, Barbabeau, Barbabravo, Barbabright, Barbazoo, and Barbalib. Her defining traits center on a passion for beauty, expressed through meticulous attention to jewelry, stylish dresses, perfume, and cosmetics—she devotes considerable time to perfecting her makeup. Dramatic and emotionally sensitive, she reacts with theatrical distress to encounters with small, hairy creatures like spiders or caterpillars, often swooning or fainting. This tendency sparks occasional clashes with her brother Barbabeau, who views her reactions as overly exaggerated. As a Barbapapa species member, she shares the family’s shapeshifting ability, morphing effortlessly into any form. Within her family’s diverse dynamics, her focus on aesthetics and personal presentation contrasts with her siblings’ pursuits in science, art, nature, and other specialized domains. Debuting in the 1970 book series and the 1974 animated episode *La naissance*, her personality remains consistent across later TV adaptations and international versions. Regional name variations, such as Barbabella in German, Italian, and Spanish media, do not alter her core identity. Official portrayals across books, shows, and spin-offs maintain her established traits without expanding her backstory or evolving her role.