Name:
Abel
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Abel was the second son of Adam and Eve in the Bible. There are however different meanings to the name depending on which language the name is given in. In Hebrew, it is derived from the word 'hebel' which means 'breath'. In Arabic however, it is derived from the word 'habeel' which means 'a city in mourning'. It also means 'meadow' in ancient Assyrian.
Pronunciation:
AY-bəl
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Able
Famous Abel:
Abel Gance : film director
Abel Xavier : soccer player