Abel

Boy

Origin: Hebrew · Spanish

Meaning

“breath or son”

Source

Cultural Notes

Biblical son of Adam and Eve; name carries early religious significance.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1880s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Abel

  • Abel Tasman
  • Abel Gance

Variants & Spellings

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