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Abelina

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Pronounced ab-uh-LEE-nuh /æb.əˈliː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Used in Spanish and German-speaking regions. It is generally read either as a feminine elaboration of Abel, from Hebrew hevel, 'breath; vapor,' or as a form of Avelina/Evelina, from a Germanic root. Both routes circulate, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Soft and four-beat: Abelina reads as a feminine of Abel or a cousin of Avelina (said 'ab-uh-LEE-nuh'). Both routes are noted.

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Origin LowSpanish, Germanic

MeaningUsed in Spanish and German-speaking regions. It is generally read either as a feminine elaboration of Abel, from Hebrew hevel, 'breath; vapor,' or as a form of Avelina/Evelina, from a Germanic root. Both routes circulate, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13432 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1925

Total births (all-time)≈ 572

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abelina appears in Spanish and German-speaking naming. One route makes it a feminine of Abel, from Hebrew hevel, 'breath'; another ties it to Avelina, the Germanic-rooted ancestor of Evelina and Evelyn. Both readings are in use, which we note (said 'ab-uh-LEE-nuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, lilting, and heritage-flavored.

Did you know? Abelina can be traced two ways — through Abel, the Hebrew name meaning 'breath,' or through Avelina, a Germanic-rooted name that also gave us Evelyn. We note both routes (said 'ab-uh-LEE-nuh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Abelina — Spanish/Germanic; Abel or Avelina routes, both noted

Variations

AvelinaAbelenaEvelina

Nicknames

AbbyLina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abelina mean?

Abelina is read either as a feminine of Abel ('breath') or as a form of Avelina. Both routes circulate, which we note.

How do you pronounce Abelina?

It's said ab-uh-LEE-nuh /æb.əˈliː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Abelina a boy or girl name?

Abelina is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Abelina?

Abelina is a rare name for girls in the U.S.