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Abel
AY-bl
Abel (name) means a male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of the biblical son of Adam and Eve killed by his brother Cain. Example: “The teacher was named Mr. Abel.”
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A male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of the biblical son of Adam and Eve killed by his brother Cain.
"The teacher was named Mr. Abel."
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Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew הֶבֶל (Héḇel), possibly related to a word meaning "breath, vapor".
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What does “Abel” mean?
The word “Abel” means a male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of the biblical son of Adam and Eve killed by his brother Cain.
How do you pronounce “Abel”?
“Abel” is pronounced AY-bl (/ˈeɪ.bl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “Abel” in a sentence?
Here is “Abel” used in a sentence: “The teacher was named Mr. Abel.”
What part of speech is “Abel”?
“Abel” is a name.
Where does the word “Abel” come from?
The word “Abel” comes from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew הֶבֶל (Héḇel), possibly related to a word meaning "breath, vapor".
Is “Abel” a common word?
“Abel” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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