Abelina

A multicultural name with a whole variety of meanings, Abelina may appeal as an alternative to Adeline, Abilene, Annabel or Abigail.

From its Spanish, German, and Niçard roots, Abelina may be considered a feminine form of the Biblical Abel, lending it the meaning "breath". As such, it is sometimes considered an elaboration of Abelia too, as they share the same source.

Alternatively, it may also derive from the German Abela, which is used as a short form of Apollonia ("strength" "destroyer") and Alberta ("noble and bright"), or a separate name, deriving from the Old Saxon aval meaning "strength, force".

As a Dutch name, it is a feminine form of Abe, itself a variation of Adalbert, an old German form of Albert, while as a French choice, it comes from the Aramaic Abba meaning "father", linking it to Abraham.

Additionally, it may be seen as a variation of the Biblical place name, Abilene, giving it the meaning "meadow, grassy area".

Pronounced ab-uh-LEE-nuh.

As of October 2026, Abelina ranked #10113 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1486 for girls in 1894.