Abel (given name)

Abel
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Abel is a biblical first name which may derive from the Hebrew Hebel, itself derived from hevel (breath or vapour), or from the Assyrian for son.[1] In reference to the biblical story, Abel is usually linked with his brother, as Cain and Abel.

Based on its occurrence in the Bible the name Abel has been used in many European languages; in English it was mostly used by the Puritans in the 17th century.

The variants used in the Russian language are "А́бель" (Abel) and "А́вель" (Avel).[1]

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  1. 1 2 Superanskaya, p. 20

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