Abel is a

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which may derive from the

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, itself derived from (''breath'' or ''vapour''), or from the

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for ''son''.Superanskaya, p. 20 In reference to the biblical story, Abel is usually linked with his brother who killed him, as in

Cain and Abel In the biblical Book of Genesis, Cain ''Qayīn'', in pausa ''Qāyīn''; gr, Κάϊν ''Káïn''; ar, قابيل/قايين, Qābīl / Qāyīn and Abel ''Heḇel'', in pausa ''Hāḇel''; gr, Ἅβελ ''Hábel''; ar, هابيل, Hāb� ...

. Based on its occurrence in the Bible, the name Abel has been used in many European languages; in Sweden it is attested since 1496, and in

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it was mostly used by the

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in the 17th century. The variants used in the

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are (''Abel'') and (''

Avel Avel is a male first name. Other definition of Avel is HİLAL Russian first name In the Russian language, "" (''Avel'') is a form of the first name Abel used in biblical contexts.Superanskaya, p. 20 It is also an old and uncommon male first ...

''). in Finnish it is spelled

Aapeli Simo Tapio Puupponen (23 October 1915 – 11 October 1967), better known by the pen name Aapeli, was a Finnish writer and novelist. Aapeli was born in Kuopio, and became a journalist for the ''Pohjois-Savo'' and ''Savon Sanomat'' newspapers. ...

People

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Arts and entertainment

* Abel Fernandez (1930–2016), American actor * Abel Ferrara (born 1951), American film director *

Abel Gance Abel Gance (; born Abel Eugène Alexandre Péréthon; 25 October 188910 November 1981) was a French film director and producer, writer and actor. A pioneer in the theory and practice of montage, he is best known for three major silent films: ''J ...

(1889–1981), French film director, producer, writer and actor *

Abel Korzeniowski Abel Korzeniowski (; born 18 July 1972) is a Polish composer of film and theatre scores. Life and career Korzeniowski was born in Kraków. He had contact with music from early childhood: his mother Barbara plays the cello and both his brothers A ...

(born 1972), Polish film score composer * Abel Pintos (born 1984), Argentinian singer-songwriter *

Abel Salazar (actor) Abel Salazar García (24 September 1917 – 21 October 1995) was a Mexican actor, producer and director. He appeared in 70 films between 1941 and 1989. He was a son of ''Don'' García and his wife, and brother to ''Don'' Alfredo Salazar. P ...

(1917–1995), Mexican actor, director and producer *

Abel Salazar (scientist) Abel de Lima Salazar (19 July 1889, Guimarães - 29 December 1946, Lisbon), was a Portugal, Portuguese physician, lecturer, researcher, writer and Painting, painter who worked and lived in Porto. He was the son of Adolfo Barroso Pereira Salazar ...

(1889–1946), Portuguese physician and painter *

Abel Seyler Abel Seyler (23 August 1730, Liestal – 25 April 1800, Rellingen) was a Swiss-born theatre director and former merchant banker, who was regarded as one of the great theatre principals of 18th century Europe. He played a pivotal role in the deve ...

(1730–1801), Swiss banker and theatre director and patron *

Abel Talamantez Abel ''Hábel''; ar, هابيل, Hābīl is a Biblical figure in the Book of Genesis within Abrahamic religions. He was the younger brother of Cain, and the younger son of Adam and Eve, the first couple in Biblical history. He was a shepherd wh ...

(born 1978), Mexican-American singer * Abel Tesfaye (born 1990), Canadian musician better known as The Weeknd

Nobility

Abel, King of Denmark Abel Valdemarsen (1218 – 29 June 1252) was Duke of Schleswig from 1232 to 1252 and King of Denmark from 1250 until his death in 1252. He was the son of Valdemar II by his second wife, Berengaria of Portugal, and brother to kings Eric IV and C ...

(1218–1252) * Abel, Lord of Langeland (1252–1279)

Politics

* Abel Darlington (1810–1897), American politician from Pennsylvania * Abel Goumba (1926–2009), Central African Republic politician * Abel Maldonado (born 1967), American politician * Abel Millington (1787–1838), American politician * Abel Muzorewa (1925–2010), Rhodesian/Zimbabwean politician and bishop *

Abel Pacheco Abel Pacheco de la Espriella ( ; born 22 December 1933 in San José) is a Costa Rican politician who was president of Costa Rica between 2002 and 2006, representing the Social Christian Unity Party ''(Partido Unidad Social Cristiana'' – PUS ...

(born 1933), former president of Costa Rica * Abel Santamaría (1927–1953), Cuban political activist *

Abel Tapia Abel J. Tapia is an American politician who served as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003 and the Colorado Senate from 2003 to 2010. Tapia left the Senate when he was appointed director of the Colorado Lottery. C ...

(born 1949), American senator of the Colorado General Assembly * Abel Upshur, U.S. Secretary of State

Religion

* Saint Abel (Syrian), a saint of the Syrian church * Abel of Reims (), saint, archbishop of Reims and abbot of Lobbes * Abel of Tacla Haimonot, a monk and saint of the Coptic Orthodox Church * Abel Muzorewa (1925–2010), Rhodesian/Zimbabwean bishop and politician

Sports

Abel Aguilar Abel Enrique Aguilar Tapias (born 6 January 1985) is a Colombian retired professional Association football, footballer who played as a Midfielder#Central midfielder, central or Midfielder#Defensive midfielder, defensive midfielder. Having start ...

(born 1985), Colombian footballer *

Abel Antón Abel Antón Rodrigo (born 24 October 1962 in Ojuel, municipality of Cabrejas del Campo, Soria) is a Spanish long-distance runner. He won gold medals in the marathon at the 1997 and the 1999 World Championships in Athletics. In 19 ...

(born 1962), Spanish long-distance runner * Abel Balbo (born 1966), Argentine footballer *

Abel Braga Abel Carlos da Silva Braga (born 1 September 1952), known as Abel Braga, is a Brazilian former football coach and player. He played as a central defender during a professional career that started with Fluminense in 1968. He earned one cap fo ...

(born 1952), Brazilian association football manager * Abel Buades (born 1977), Spanish footballer * Abel Camará (born 1990), Bissau-Guinean footballer * Abel Caputo (born 2000), Venezuelan footballer *

Abel Casquete Abel Casquete (18 July 1997) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Guayaquil City. Club career Casquete is a youth exponent from River Plate. He made his league debut at 18 July 2015 against Atlético Rafaela in a 1-5 a ...

(born 1997), Ecuadorian footballer *

Abel Chimukoko Abel Chimukoko (born September 29, 1972 in Mutoko, Mashonaland East) is a Zimbabwean long-distance runner. He competed for his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece Athens ( ; el, Αθήνα, Athína ; grc, Ἀθῆ� ...

(born 1972), Zimbabwean long-distance runner * Abel Conejo (born 1998), Spanish footballer *

Abel De Los Santos Abel De Los Santos Mejía (born November 21, 1992) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds. Career Texas Rangers De Los Santos sign ...

(born 1992), Dominican baseball player *

Abel Ferreira Abel Fernando Moreira Ferreira (born 22 December 1978), known simply as Abel as a player, is a Portuguese football manager and former player who is the current head coach of Brazilian club Palmeiras. As a right-back, he played 234 Primeira Li ...

(born 1978), Portuguese footballer * Abel Fuentes (born 1993), Mexican footballer * Abel Gebor (born 1990), Liberian footballer *

Abel Gigli Abel Gigli Mohamed ( so, Abel Gigli Maxamed; born 16 August 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Italian Serie D club Ravenna and the Somalia national team. Born in Italy, he represents the Somalia national team. Cl ...

(born 1990), Italian footballer *

Abel Hammond Abel Hammond (born 1 June 1985 in Accra) is a Ghanaian football forward playing with Tema Youth. Career Hammond began his career with Salemi Aces FC. He studied at Accra Academy Secondary School and played for the Saint Stars in 2001. In 2002, ...

(born 1985), Ghanaian footballer *

Abel Hernández Abel Mathías Hernández Platero (born 8 August 1990) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga MX club Atlético San Luis. Hernández began his career with Central Español and Peñarol, and spent five-and-a-hal ...

(born 1990), Uruguayan footballer *

Abel Khaled Abel Khaled (born 9 November 1992) is a French-Algerian footballer who plays as an right winger for CSO Amnéville in the Championnat National 3. Career SR Delémont Khaled signed with SR Delémont on 28 November 2018.Abel Kirui Abel Kirui (born 6 April 1982) is a long-distance runner from Kenya who competes in marathons. He had back-to-back wins in the World Championship marathon in 2009 and 2011. Kirui won in 2009 with a time of 2:06:54, then defended his title with ...

(born 1982), Kenyan long-distance runner *

Abel Laudonio Abel Ricardo Laudonio (30 August 1938 – 12 August 2014) was an Argentinian lightweight boxer. As an amateur he competed in the 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won a bronze medal in the lightweight division in 1960. In 1961, he turned professional an ...

(1938–2014), Argentinian boxer *

Abel Lizotte Abel Lizotte (April 13, 1870, in Lewiston, Maine – December 4, 1926, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) was a Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1896. He made his major league debut on September 17, 1896, ...

(1870–1926), American baseball player *

Abel Lobatón Abel Lobaton (born 23 November 1977 in Peru) is a Peruvian retired footballer.

(born 1977), Peruvian footballer * Abel Mabaso (born 1991), South African footballer *

Abel Mamo Abel Mamo Gebreyohanes ( Oromo: Abeel Maamoo; Amharic: አቤል ማሞ; born 9 June 1994) is an Ethiopian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ethiopian Premier League club Shashemene City. International career In January 201 ...

(born 1994), Ethiopian footballer *

Abel Masuero Abel Masuero (born 6 April 1988) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chacarita Juniors. Career Masuero began his professional playing career in 2007 with Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata. He made his professiona ...

(born 1988), Argentine footballer * Abel Mendoza (born 2003), American footballer * Abel Miglietti (born 1946), Portuguese footballer *

Abel Molinero Abel Molinero Pons (born 28 April 1989) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Águilas FC as a left winger. Club career Born in Madrid, Molinero started playing as a senior with local Atlético Madrid's C-team, going on to appear sparingly for ...

(born 1989), Spanish footballer *

Abel Moreno Abel Moreno Zorrero (born 19 February 1995) is a Spanish footballer who plays for CD Gerena as a left back. Club career Born in Almensilla, Seville, Andalusia, Moreno finished his formation with Sevilla FC, and made his debuts as a senior wit ...

(born 1995), Spanish footballer *

Abel Gómez Moreno Abel ''Hábel''; ar, هابيل, Hābīl is a Biblical figure in the Book of Genesis within Abrahamic religions. He was the younger brother of Cain, and the younger son of Adam and Eve, the first couple in Biblical history. He was a shepher ...

(born 1982), Spanish footballer *

Abel Mutai Abel Kiprop Mutai (born 2 October 1988) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He was born in Nandi. He won the gold medal at the 2005 World Youth Championships, a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Ol ...

(born 1988), Kenyan long-distance runner *

Abel Peralta Sergio Abel Peralta (born 1 March 1989) is an Argentine professional Association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sportivo Peñarol. Career Peralta's first career club were Independiente Rivadavia, who he joined in 2008. He e ...

(born 1989), Argentine footballer * Abel Redenut (born 1995), Papua New Guinean footballer *

Abel Resino Abel Resino Gómez (born 2 February 1960), sometimes known just as Abel, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and a manager. Nicknamed ''El Gato'' (The Cat) due to his reflexes,

(born 1960), Spanish association football manager and former goalkeeper * Abel Rodrigues (1922–2010), American basketball player *

Abel Ruiz Abel Ruiz Ortega (; born 28 January 2000) is a Spanish professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football), forward for Primeira Liga club SC Braga, Braga and the Spain national football team, Spain natio ...

(born 2000), Spanish footballer * Abel Segovia (born 1979), Spanish footballer *

Abel Silva Abel Jorge Pereira da Silva, CvIH (born 21 August 1969), sometimes known as just Abel, is a Portuguese former footballer. One of the players who scored (both editions combined) goals in Portugal's two consecutive U-20 World Cup triumphs, the ...

(born 1969), Portuguese footballer and coach * Abel Stensrud (born 2002), Norwegian footballer * Abel Miguel Suárez (born 1991), Spanish footballer *

Abel Tamata Abel Tamata (born 5 December 1990) is a retired professional footballer who played as a left back. Born in the Netherlands, he played international football for the DR Congo. Tamata has previously played for PSV, Roda JC Kerkrade, Groningen and ...

(born 1990), Dutch footballer * Abel Tasman (born 2014), American racehorse *

Abel Thermeus Abel Thermeus (born 19 January 1983) is a Haitian football player, who is a striker. He played for Atromitos Yeroskipou. France-born Thermeus spent a couple of unsuccessful years at Monaco before moving to lower league side Créteil. In January ...

(born 1983), Haitian footballer *

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. Background Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, Trujillo attended Ri ...

(born 1983), American mixed martial artist * Abel Valdez (born 1987), Argentine footballer *

Abel Xavier Abel Luís da Silva Costa Xavier (; born 30 November 1972) is a Portuguese football manager and former professional footballer who played as a right-back. Xavier played for clubs in Portugal, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, England, Turkey and G ...

(born 1972), Portuguese former footballer *

Abel Yalew Abel Yalew Tilahun (; born 23 March 1996) is an Ethiopian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Egyptian Premier League club ZED and the Ethiopia national team. International career Yalew made his international debut with the Eth ...

(born 1996), Ethiopian footballer

Other

Abel Briones Ruiz Abel Briones Ruiz (born 31 October 1973) is a Mexican business owner and suspected drug lord. He is reportedly a drug trafficker for the Gulf Cartel, a criminal group based in Tamaulipas, Mexico. According to the U.S. District Court for the So ...

(born 1973), Mexican businessman and suspected drug lord *

Abel Douay Charles Abel Douay (2 March 1809 – 4 August 1870) was a general in the French army during the reign of the Emperor Napoleon III. He commanded troops in numerous French campaigns in Europe and overseas. He was killed in battle at the age of sixty- ...

(1809–1870), French general *

Abel Lefranc Maurice Jules Abel Lefranc (27 July 1863 – 26 November 1952) was a historian of French literature, expert on Rabelais, and the principal advocate of the Derbyite theory of Shakespeare authorship. Early life Lefranc was born in Élincourt-Sa ...

(1863–1952), French literary historian * Abel Makashvili (1860–1920), Georgian prince and soldier *

Abel Niépce de Saint-Victor Claude Félix Abel Niépce de Saint-Victor (26 July 1805, Saint-Cyr, Saône-et-Loire – 7 April 1870, Paris) was a French photographic inventor. An army lieutenant and cousin of Nicéphore Niépce, he first experimented in 1847 with negatives ma ...

(1805–1870), French photographic inventor *

Abel Pavet de Courteille Abel Jean Baptiste Michel Pavet de Courteille (23 June 1821 – 12 December 1889) was a 19th-century French orientalist, who specialized in the study of Turkic languages. Career Through his mother, Sophie Silvestre (1793-1877), he was Antoi ...

(1821–1889), French linguist *

(1889–1946), Portuguese physician and painter *

Abel Stearns Abel Stearns (February 9, 1798 – August 23, 1871) was an American trader who came to the Pueblo de Los Angeles, Alta California in 1829 and became a major landowner and cattle rancher and one of the area's wealthiest citizens. Early life Stea ...

(1798–1871), trader and great landowner in California * Abel Tasman (1603–1659), Dutch seafarer, explorer and merchant * Abel Wolman (1892–1989), American inventor, scientist, professor and pioneer of modern sanitary engineering

Fictional characters

* Abel Magwitch, a leading character in the novel ''Great Expectatations'' by Charles Dickens * Abel Rosnovoski, lead character in the novel '' Kane and Abel'', by Jeffrey Archer * Abel, protagonist in W.H. Hudson's novel ''

Green Mansions ''Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest'' (1904) is an exotic romance by William Henry Hudson about a traveller to the Guyana jungle of southeastern Venezuela and his encounter with a forest-dwelling girl named Rima. The principa ...

'' *

Abel Nightroad This is a list of the major characters featured in ''Trinity Blood,'' a series of twelve Japanese light novels written by Sunao Yoshida, that has since been adapted into both manga and anime television series. The characters here have been group ...

, in the anime ''Trinity Blood'' *

Abel (DC Comics) Cain and Abel are a pair of fictional characters in the DC Comics universe based on the biblical Cain and Abel. They are key figures in DC's "Mystery" line of the late 1960s and 1970s, which became the mature-readers imprint, Vertigo, in 1993. C ...

, a host of horror comic anthologies * Abel, Mabel's brother in the 1976–2000 comic strip ''Motley's Crew'' * Abel Teller, the son of Jax Teller in the FX series ''

Sons of Anarchy ''Sons of Anarchy'' is an American action crime drama television series created by Kurt Sutter for FX. Originally aired from September 3, 2008 to December 9, 2014, ''Sons of Anarchy'' follows the lives of a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club ope ...

'' * Abel, in the ''Battle Arena Toshinden'' video game series * Abel, in the video game '' Street Fighter IV'' * Abel, in the video game '' The Walking Dead: The Final Season'' * Abel, a playable character in the video game series '' Fire Emblem'' * Abel the Bard, the false identity assumed by Mance Rayder in the book series

A Song of Ice and Fire ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' is a series of epic fantasy novels by the American novelist and screenwriter George R. R. Martin. He began the first volume of the series, ''A Game of Thrones'', in 1991, and it was published in 1996. Martin, who init ...

, by

George R. R. Martin George Raymond Richard Martin (born George Raymond Martin; September 20, 1948), also known as GRRM, is an American novelist, screenwriter, television producer and short story writer. He is the author of the series of epic fantasy novels ''A Song ...

References

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Sources

* А. В. Суперанская (A. V. Superanskaya). "Современный словарь личных имён: Сравнение. Происхождение. Написание" (''Modern Dictionary of First Names: Comparison. Origins. Spelling''). Айрис-пресс. Москва, 2005. {{Given name French masculine given names Masculine given names Spanish masculine given names Hebrew masculine given names