Abel

Abel (ay-bul) is a masculine name. Abel is used in the English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Georgian languages. Abel is also a Biblical name. Abel is derived from the Hebrew names Hevel and Havel which both mean "breath". In the Old Testament, Abel is a son of Adam and Eve that is murdered by his brother Cain. This name came into use during the Middle Ages and was common among the Puritan era.