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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: vapor; breath

Flowing forth like a sweet exhalation, Abella is a breezy, gender-neutral name of primarily Hebrew origin. Drawn from the Hebrew word hével, meaning "vapor" or "breath," Abella is a variation of its common European spelling, Abel. For many, this jaunty name is a far cry from Cain's ill-fated brother but rather finds a more fitting association with the Aragonese, Catalan, Galician, and Old Portuguese word for "bee." Some also believe it’s linked with the Assyrian word for “meadow,” as well as the Hebrew term for “foolishness.” In any case, whether a slow riser or a little ball of energy, you can be sure your little Abella will be a breath of fresh air for all who meet them.