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Abel

"breath"

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ah·BEL

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Hebrew Hevel (breath, vapor)

What Abel means

Abel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "breath". It comes from Hebrew Hevel (breath, vapor). It is pronounced ah-BEL.

The second son of Adam and Eve. Abel Quezada, cartoonist. Stress on the second syllable in Spanish.

Popularity: a common name in Mexico.

Related meanings: life, gentle.

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Abel means breath

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