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Abel

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
  Synonyms: Niels Abel, Niels Henrik Abel

Meaning #2: (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Abel was killed by Cain


 
 
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Abel is a biblical forename which may derive from the Hebrew Hebel, itself derived from hevel (breath or vapour), or from the Assyrian for son. In reference to the biblical story, the name Abel often occurs with that of 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.

Surname

Given name

Fictional characters

  • Abel Nightroad, a character in the anime Trinity Blood
  • Abel, a fictional character and archetype from the Fire Emblem video game series
  • Abel Motley, Mabel's brother in the comic strip Motley's Crew
  • Abel, a fictional character in the Cain and Abel (comics) comic, notably featured in The Sandman
  • Abel, a character in the Playstation game 'Xenogears
  • Abel, a character in the Playstation 2 game Xenosaga

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Mephisto Abel
 
 

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