Gender Feminine
Usage Various (Rare)
Scripts Pron. /ˈæb.ɪ.ˌlin/ (English) /æb.ɪ.ˈli.ni/ (English) [key ·simplify]
Meaning & History
From a place name mentioned briefly in the New Testament. It is probably from Hebrew אָבֵל (ʾavel) meaning "meadow, grassy area". It has occasionally been used as a given name in modern times.
Related Names
RootAbilene (place name)
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Entry updated October 6, 2024