Male Name
Abel
ˈeɪ.bl̩
a.bɛl
a.ˈβel
a.ˈbɛɫ
a.ˈbɛw
ˈaː.bəl
ɑ.ˈbɛl
ɑ.ˈpʰɛl
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
air
Ashita no Nadja characters
Attack on Titan characters
Charles Dickens characters
Elder Scrolls characters
ends in -bel
ends in -el
Fire Emblem characters
Granblue Fantasy characters
Gundam characters
Writing Systems
აბელGeorgian
ԱբելArmenian
הֶבֶלAncient Hebrew
Ἄβελ, ἍβελAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic160%
formal80%
natural120%
wholesome120%
strong100%
refined80%
strange100%
simple100%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Abel originates from the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel), meaning 'breath'. In the Old Testament, Abel is the second son of Adam and Eve, known for being a shepherd who offered his firstborn flock to God. His offering was accepted, unlike that of his brother Cain, leading to Abel's murder out of envy. This event marks the first death in biblical history, making Abel the first murder victim.
Etymology
Original Form:
הֶבֶל (Hevel)
Evolution:
From Hebrew to various languages including English, retaining the meaning 'breath'.
Source:
Hebrew Bible