Abel

Abel

Abel boys name meaning

Abel is a boy's name that is associated with being "Capable" in life. In the Old Testament, Abel was the second son of Adam and Eve. He was the first murder victim known to man! Abel had been murdered by his brother Cain over jealousy. Abel's name consists of four letters, and in Hebrew, it indicates the meaning of breath. Able was also a Shepherd. Abel was king of Denmark from 1250 to 1252. The Puritans made this name popular in the seventeenth century, as they wanted to replace the names of saints.

Detailed meaning

  • Origin: Hebrew
  • Quick Meaning: Breath
  • Number of letters: 4, Those 4 letters total to 11
  • Gender: Boy
  • Hebrew: Male Breath: son; breathing spirit
  • Biblical: Male: Vanity, breath, vapor. Also a city that is mourning.

What is the biblical meaning of Abel?

I read the bible to try to find details on what Abel means. There is a story in the bible where Abel is a shepherd. In the bible - Abel literally means breath or vapour. This name to me represents innocence. Abel was a shepherd. He gave the best of his flock to God, this was a show of faith and sincerity. Abel’s brother Cain gave gifts to God but these were less. So God preferred Abel's offering. That created jealousy and strife in their relationship. Abel teaches us to give. It is a reminder of pure intentions. Ultimately, Abel leaves behind him a legacy of sacrifice and love.

What is the numerology of the name Abel?

If we look at Abel as a whole, this is a numerological number 11. Number 1 is about new starts. Eleven is a master number - it represents insight. Abel is a name of mystery, often misunderstood. If you are named Abel are you misunderstood? 

  • A - Ambition - Abel's ambition is to inspire as well as to achieve. The number 1 in numerology stands for leadership and initiative. Every Abel is a pioneer who seeks to make a path where none existed.
  • B - Balance - I like the balance Abel has between the spiritual and the material. The number 2 to me is all about duality and diplomacy in B. This is a balance between giving and receiving - a quiet strength.
  • E - Energy - The energy is coming from those named Abel. Under the number 5, E represents freedom and change, giving Abel zest for life and the ability to change and adapt.
  • L - Loyalty - I think loyalty defines Abel - a mountain of faith. The number 3 in L represents communication and Abel was able to build bridges of understanding with others.

Choosing the name Abel

Parents choose the name Abel out of faith and recognition. It just shows that they want their child to have compassion and resilience. In the biblical sense, Abel, was the second son of Adam and Eve, he represents innocence and pure faith offering the best of himself with devotion.

Positive traits

  • Likes helping others
  • Good arbitrator
  • Encouraging
  • Good religious leadership qualities

Negative traits

  • Depressed state
  • Lack of awareness
  • Insensitive
  • Too optimistic
  • Selfish

By Florance Saul
Oct 1, 2012