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    Meaning
    • Abel comes from the Hebrew Hevel, meaning 'breath'. Abel is the second son of Adam and Eve.
    • Exhalation of breath; exhalation of breath. the second son of adam in the bible. the variant able is used as an english surname
    OriginHebrew & BiblicalHebrew & Biblical
    Native script——
    GenderBoyBoy
    Popularity
    US rank #124 (2015)
    Syllables22
    First letterAA
    Rashi——
    Numerology2: harmony, kindness and cooperation5: curiosity, freedom and adventure

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