can anyone tell me the origin of the name able please?

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can anyone tell me the origin of the name able please?

2006-12-03 23:26:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

3 answers

Able (First Name Origin and Meaning)

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Exhalation of breath. The second son of Adam in the bible. The variant Able is used as an English surname.

2006-12-03 23:29:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

It was spelt Abel (at least in the English versions of the Bible).

2006-12-03 23:36:48 · answer #2 · answered by plwimsett 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is more commonly spelled 'Abel'.
It is the name of one of Adam and Eve's sons.

2006-12-03 23:37:12 · answer #3 · answered by patricia c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋