Abel

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Breath, son, vanity
Scripts(How to write)
Աբել(Armenian)
אֶבֶל
הֶבֶל(Ancient Hebrew)
აბელ(Georgian)
Ἄβελ(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
A-BEHL(French)
AY-bəl
AY-bəl(English)
a-BEHL(Spanish, European Portuguese)
a-BEW(Brazilian Portuguese)
Popularity
In the United States, Abel has been steadily increasing in popularity since the early 2000s. It ranked at #146 in 2020. In other countries, such as Spain and France, it has also gained popularity in recent years.

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Abel Name meanings & History

Breath, son, vanity. From the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel) meaning "breath". In the Old Testament he is the second son of Adam and Eve, murdered out of envy by his brother Cain. In England, this name came into use during the Middle Ages, and it was common during the Puritan era. The name Abel is typically used for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Abel: Action Aries

Synonyms of Abel:

A: Assertive,Argumentative,Action,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious

B: Brains,Bountiful,Beauty,Bashful

E: Enlighten,Environment,Entertain,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enliven

L: Legal,Lazy,Lover,Lovely,Luscious,Liaison,Languid

Abel is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Abel was a character in the bible, but in modern times there have been several notable people with the name Abel. Abel Tasman was a Dutch explorer who was the first European to reach New Zealand. Abel Ferrara is an American film director, writer, and actor. Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, is a Grammy-winning Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer.

2.) Abel (Female)

Usage: Swedish

Meanings: The name Abel means 'breath' or 'vapor'.

Pronunciation: A-bel
In English-speaking countries, Abel is pronounced as 'A-bel'.


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Description: The name Abel is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word 'Hevel' which means 'breath' or 'vapor'. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of Adam and Eve's second son, who was killed by his brother Cain out of jealousy. The name Abel means 'breath' or 'vapor'. Short form of Abela. Abel is commonly used as a first name for boys. It is a popular name among families with a religious background, as well as those who appreciate the timeless charm of biblical names.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Abel include Abel Ferrara, an American director and screenwriter, Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer who discovered New Zealand, and Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, a Canadian singer-songwriter better known as The Weeknd.

3.) Abel (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Breath; vapour

Other Forms: Abal, Aybel


4.) ABEL (Male)

Usage: Biblical

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew hebel (breath). Abel, the second son of Adam and Eve, was a shepherd whose sacrifice of a lamb was more pleasing to God than the offering of fruits and vegetables by his elder brother, Cain. He was killed by Cain in a fit of jealous rage. (GEN. 4) (A-BULL)


5.) Abel (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) vital

Other Forms: Abe, Abele, Abell, Abey, Abie, Able


6.) ABEL (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew hebel (breath). The name is borne in the Bible by the second son of Adam and Eve. He was killed by his elder brother, Cain, in a fit of jealous rage. Var: Abiel, Avel. (AH-BELL)


7.) ABEL (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew hebel (breath). Alternatively, some believe it is an Assyrian name meaning “meadow.” The name is borne in the Old Testament by the second child of Adam and Eve. (A-BEL)


8.) ABEL (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew hebel (breath). The name is borne in the Bible by the second son of Adam and Eve. Var: Avel. (AH-BEHL)


9.) Abel (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hebrew) breath. (Assyrian) meadow. (German) a short form of

Other Forms: Abele, Abell, Able, Adal, Avel


10.) ABEL (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: A borrowing from the Latin and Greek, Abel is derived from the Hebrew hebel (breath). The name is borne in the Bible by the second son of Adam and Eve. Abel was the first murder victim, killed by his elder brother, Cain, in a fit of jealous rage. (AH-BEL)


11.) ABEL (Male)

Usage: Hungarian

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew hebel (breath). The name is borne in the Bible by the second son of Adam and Eve. (AH-BELL)


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