Indian name meaning
Abel
♂ BoyA·bel · 2 syllables
Breath; a son of Adam
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| A | b | e | l |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
1 + 2 + 5 + 3 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Abel carries the name number 2.
About the name Abel
Abel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Breath; a son of Adam.”
Spoken aloud it is A·bel — 2 syllables. Abel is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abel mean?
Abel means “Breath; a son of Adam.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Is Abel a boy or a girl name?
Abel is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Abel?
Abel is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Abel?
Abel has 2 syllables and is said as A·bel.
What is the numerology number of the name Abel?
In the Chaldean system, Abel has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Abel a common name in India?
Abel does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Abel?
For a sister to Abel, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Abigail, Anna, Jessica or Maria all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Abel?
Neel, Joel, Daniel or Emmanuel share Abel's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
See all names starting with A →Search another name →
Free tools on Toolsioplus
✓ Meaning verified against widely-accepted sources. Many Indian names carry more than one.