Origin:
Biblical
Hebrew
Spanish
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Breath; son; breathing spirit. In the Old Testament, Abel was the son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain in a fit of jealousy.
Soul Urge:People with the name Abel have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Abel tend to be idealistic, highly immaginative, intuitive, and spiritual. They seek after spiritual truth and often find it. They tend to be visionary and may inspire others. If they fail to develop their potential, they may become dreamers, or misuse power.