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The name Abel is of Hebrew, French, Portuguese origin and is typically given to Boys. It is associated with the Christianity religion. Numerologically, Abel is often linked to the number 2.
Abel Name Meaning, Origin, Numerology, Rashi & More
What does the name Abel mean? What is the meaning of the name Abel
Meaning of Abel: Name Abel in the Hebrew, French, Portuguese origin, means Usually it means vanity or breath or tansitory. Name Abel is of Hebrew, French, Portuguese origin and is a Boy name. People with name Abel are usually Christianity by religion.
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Abel
Meaning
Usually it means vanity or breath or tansitory
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 4 characters
Spell
A-B-E-L
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
2
Indian Vedic Numerology
2
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Famous people with name Abel (Namesakes)
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- Abel Ferrara
Abel Ferrara (born July 19, 1951) is an American filmmaker, known for the provocative and often controversial content in his films, his use of neo-noir imagery and gritty urban settings.
- Abel Xavier
Abel Luís da Silva Costa Xavier (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐˈbɛɫ ʃɐviˈɛɾ]; born 30 November 1972) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a full back, and is a manager.
- Abel Maldonado
Abel O. Maldonado Jr. (born August 21, 1967) is an American politician who served as the 48th Lieutenant Governor of California from April 27, 2010 to January 10, 2011.
- Abel Balbo
Abel Eduardo Balbo (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈβel eˈðwaɾðo ˈβalβo]; born 1 June 1966) is an Argentine former professional footballer and manager who played as a striker for various clubs in Argentina and Italy during the course of his career.
- Abel Ferreira
- Raja Abel
Raja Abel is a Telugu film actor.
- Jake Abel
Jacob Allen Abel (born November 18, 1987) is an American actor and singer who is known for playing Adam Milligan in the CW series Supernatural (2009–10, 2019), Luke Castellan in the film adaptation of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), and its sequel, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013), Mark James in the film adaptation of I Am Number Four (2011), Ian O'Shea in The Host (2013), and Mike Love in Love & Mercy.
- Morten Abel
Morten Abel Knutsen (born 15 October 1962), better known by his stage name Morten Abel is a Norwegian pop artist, and one of Norway's best-selling domestic artists.
- Abel Gómez
Abel Gómez Moreno (born 20 February 1982), known simply as Abel, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, and is a former manager of Atlético Sanluqueño CF.
He totalled 351 matches and 30 goals both major levels of Spanish football combined, 102 and six being in La Liga where he represented Murcia, Xerez, Granada and Córdoba.
- Abel Hernández
Abel Mathías Hernández Platero (born 8 August 1990) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Qatari club Al Ahli.
- Abel Korzeniowski
Abel Korzeniowski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈabɛl koʐɛˈɲɔfski]; born 18 July 1972) is a Polish composer of film and theatre scores.
- Zachary Abel
Zachary Burr Abel (born September 4, 1980) is an American actor, who is perhaps best known for portraying Carter Anderson in the ABC Family series Make It or Break It.
- Jennifer Abel
Jennifer Abel (born August 23, 1991) is a Canadian diver.
- Abel Trujillo
Abel Nazario Trujillo (born September 18, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
- Maximilian Abel
Maximilian Abel (born 28 February 1982) is a professional tennis player from Germany.
- Zak Abel
Zak David Zilesnick (born 1 March 1995), better known as Zak Abel, is a Moroccan-English singer, songwriter and musician.
- Andrew Abel
Andrew Bruce Abel (born December 3, 1952) is an American economist, a professor in the Department of Finance in The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
- Abel Ruiz
Abel Ruiz Ortega (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈβel ˈrwiθ]; born 28 January 2000) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Portuguese club Braga, on loan from Barcelona.
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Abel - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Krittika Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Abel is Krittika. The Nakshatra Krittika of the name Abel is connected to the deity Agni (God of Fire), and is ruled by the Sun. The symbol for Abel is Knife or Spear, and it is characterized by Energy, Power. This name is connected to the element Fire and embodies the Sharp, Fiery.| name | Krittika |
|---|---|
| Deity | Agni (God of Fire) |
| Ruling Planet | Sun |
| Symbol | Knife or Spear |
| Primary Quality | Energy, Power |
| Element | Fire |
| Nature | Sharp, Fiery |
Numerology of Abel
Numerology for Abel - Number 2 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Abel Numerology: Name Abel has a number value of 2 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 2 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 2 |
| Motivation Number | 6 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 11 |
| Inner Dream Number | 5 |
| Soul Urge Number | 6 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 6 |
| Personality Number | 5 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Abel
Syllables in Abel Name
How many syllables in baby name Abel? Abel has 2 syllables. The name "Abel" can be divided into 2 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Abel? | 2 (abel) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 4 |
| Unique letters: | 4 (a, b, e, l) |
| Abel backwards: | leba |
| Abel sorted alphabetically: | abel |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | A-B-E-L |
| Pronunciation |
Name Abel is combinations of, 1 occurance of A, 1 occurance of B, 1 occurance of E, 1 occurance of L.
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Birthday Wishes for Abel
How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Abel
Abel's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Abel on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Abel! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Abel, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Abel! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Abel
What is the meaning of Abel?
Name Abel means Usually it means vanity or breath or tansitory as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Abel Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Abel?
Name Abel has numerology 2 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Abel?
Numerology number of Abel is 2 (Vedic) and 2 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Abel?
The lucky number of name Abel is 2 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Abel name?
The name Abel has 4 letters. The name Abel consists of 1 word with 4 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Abel?
Name Abel belongs to Krittika nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Abel come from?
Abel is a Hebrew, French, Portuguese name given to Boys as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Abel?
The name Abel is of Hebrew, French, Portuguese origin and is used within Christianity communities.
What does Abel mean?
Name Abel means Usually it means vanity or breath or tansitory as per The ParentZ
What does the name Abel mean?
Abel is of Hebrew, French, Portuguese origin and means Usually it means vanity or breath or tansitory as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Abel?
Abel means Usually it means vanity or breath or tansitory and is a Hebrew, French, Portuguese name given to Boys as per The ParentZ
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