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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAbel
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Abel
"Abel est un personnage biblique connu pour sa bonté."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A male given name of Hebrew origin, often associated with the biblical figure Abel.
"Abel was known for his kindness and was favored by God." - 2
A character in the Bible who was killed by his brother Cain.
"The story of Abel and Cain illustrates themes of jealousy and morality."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Abel' originates from the Hebrew name 'Hevel', meaning 'breath' or 'vapor'. It appears in the biblical context as the second son of Adam and Eve, representing themes of innocence and sacrifice. The name has evolved through various cultures, maintaining its association with biblical narratives.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Abel" is said worldwide
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Abel
Transliteration: Abel
"Abel est un personnage biblique connu pour sa bonté."
Abel
Transliteration: Abel
"Abel ist eine biblische Figur, die für ihre Unschuld bekannt ist."
Abel
Transliteration: Abel
"Abel è conosciuto per la sua bontà nella Bibbia."
Abel
Transliteration: Abel
"Abel es un personaje bíblico conocido por su bondad."
Abel
Transliteration: Abel
"Abel é um personagem bíblico conhecido por sua bondade."
अबेल
Transliteration: Abel
"अबेल एक बाइबिल पात्र है जो अपनी भलाई के लिए जाना जाता है।"
亚伯
Transliteration: Yàbó
"亚伯是一个以善良著称的圣经人物。"
아벨
Transliteration: Abel
"아벨은 선함으로 알려진 성경의 인물입니다."
アベル
Transliteration: Abel
"アベルは善良さで知られる聖書の人物です。"
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