The name Abel is usually given to males or boys. It is Jewish name had has Hebrew origins. The meaning of this word is "breath" or "vapour". This name is a derivation of another Hebrew word meaning Hevel which means vanity or worthlessness. This name is mentioned in the bible and the biblical character is said to be the second son of Adam and Eve. This name is thus very ancient and is used as a first name since the sixth century. it is very popular name in Spain. The variant of this name Able is a very common surname. It is a very rare first name.
The character Abel in the bible is considered as a pre-Christian martyr and is invoked as a saint and is mentioned in the litany while dying. He is mentioned in the Koran also. It is believed that he was born after the Fall of Man which refers to the incident when man fell a prey to the temptations and tasted the forbidden fruit.
The character Abel in the bible is considered as a pre-Christian martyr and is invoked as a saint and is mentioned in the litany while dying. He is mentioned in the Koran also. It is believed that he was born after the Fall of Man which refers to the incident when man fell a prey to the temptations and tasted the forbidden fruit.
