ABEL

n. the second son of Adam and Eve in the Bible, who was killed by his brother Cain.

n. the biblical figure from the Book of Genesis, murdered by his brother Cain in the first recorded homicide.

“In the Bible story, Abel was a shepherd who offered a gift to God.”

“The narrative of Cain and Abel serves as a foundational cultural archetype for sibling rivalry and the origins of human conflict.”

n. a traditional first name for a man.

n. a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'breath' or 'vapour'.

“My grandfather's name was Abel, but most people called him Abe.”

“While Abel remains a classic name in many Western cultures, its popularity has fluctuated significantly over the last century.”