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Abiel

Quick answerThe name 'Abiel' means "God is my father" in Hebrew, derived from the elements *av* (father) and *El* (God).

Biblical · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,688
TrendStable
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginBiblical
LanguageBiblical
CultureBiblical
ReligionJudaism
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 3
Global rank#701

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Abiel

The name 'Abiel' means "God is my father" in Hebrew, derived from the elements *av* (father) and *El* (God).

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Etymology

The name 'Abiel' means "God is my father" in Hebrew, derived from the elements *av* (father) and *El* (God). It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a minor figure, and is used primarily in Jewish and Christian contexts, though it is rare in historical records.

Abiel currently ranks #1,688 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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