Abiel

Hebrew

"God is my father"

Abiel Origin and Meaning

The name Abiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my father".

Abiel is a biblical name (he was the grandfather of Saul) that was used by Puritans, particularly in Massachusetts, so it has a long pedigree. Parents are increasingly looking for underused traditional names, and this name, with the great nickname option of Abe, is ripe for more use!

Popularity of the name Abiel

• 1589 Nameberry 2021
• 496 Unique 2024

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Famous People Named Abiel

• Abiel grandfather of King Saul and Abner, Saul's captain of the host (1 Samuel 14:51)
• Abiel the Arbathite valiant man under King David (1 Chr. 11:32)
• Abiel Abbot Low American shipping magnate
• Abiel Abbot American clergyman
• Abiel Holmes American Congregational clergyman and historian
• Abiel Foster U.S. Congressman from New Hampshire
• Abiel Wood U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts
• Abiel T. La Forge American early partner in Macy's department stores
• Abiel Lebelo South African anti,apartheid activist