Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage English, French, Danish, Spanish, Portuguese Pronounced Pron. /ˈeɪ.bl̩/(English) /a.bɛl/(French) /a.ˈβel/(Spanish) /a.ˈbɛɫ/(European Portuguese) /a.ˈbɛw/(Brazilian Portuguese) [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Derived from the given name Abel. Related NamesDetails RootAbel (given name)Other Languages & CulturesAbelen, Abels(Dutch) Abelli(Italian) Same SpellingAbel 2User SubmissionÁbel Categories Catholic saints, given names, martyrs