Aabel
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aabel
Aabel is a variant spelling of Abel, derived from the Hebrew name Hebel (הבל), meaning "breath" or "vanity." The name originates from the biblical figure Abel, the second son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain in the Book of Genesis.
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Etymology
Aabel is a variant spelling of Abel, derived from the Hebrew name Hebel (הבל), meaning "breath" or "vanity." The name originates from the biblical figure Abel, the second son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain in the Book of Genesis.
The name is used primarily in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions, with particular prevalence in Scandinavian countries (especially Norway and Denmark) where Aabel became a standard spelling variant. Abel appears throughout Western literature and religious tradition as a symbol of innocence and the first human murder victim.
Aabel currently ranks #1,013 in the United States as a boy's name.
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