Abel

Abel is a boy's name used in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Georgian.

Meaning of Abel

Comes from Hevel, a Hebrew name that means "breath". Genesis tells how Abel, the younger son of Adam and Eve, was killed out of jealousy by his brother Cain. English speakers used it in the Middle Ages, and it was a favourite of the Puritans.

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