Abel

A-bel · proper_noun

imported

Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A male given name of Hebrew origin.

  2. 2.

    (Biblical) The second son of Adam and Eve, killed by his brother Cain.

Related words

See also: cain

Etymology

From Hebrew Hevel (הֶבֶל), meaning "breath" or "vapor," suggesting transience or fragility.