Abell
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Abell
The given name 'Abell' is a variant of 'Abel,' meaning "breath" or "vapor" in Hebrew, derived from the Hebrew root *hevel* (הֶבֶל).
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Etymology
The given name 'Abell' is a variant of 'Abel,' meaning "breath" or "vapor" in Hebrew, derived from the Hebrew root *hevel* (הֶבֶל). It is primarily used in Christian and Jewish cultures, notably as the name of the second son of Adam and Eve in the Bible, who was murdered by his brother Cain.
Abell currently ranks #9,832 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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