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!

Abiel Popularity

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