Breath or vanity; little Abel
Abelino is a diminutive form of the name Abel, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hevel. It carries the meaning of 'breath' or 'vapor,' often interpreted as a metaphor for the fragility of life. While Abel is a classic biblical name, the Abelino variant adds a rhythmic, Latin flair to the traditional root.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Abelino in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the 1804 novella 'Abellino, the Bravo of Venice' · Abellino, the Bravo of Venice
