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Ashbel

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Pronounced ASH-bel /ˈæʃ.bɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew biblical name, listed as a son of Benjamin in Genesis; its meaning is debated, variously read as 'man of Baal,' 'fire of Bel' or 'flowing.' Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: An old biblical name: Ashbel is a son of Benjamin in Genesis (said 'ASH-bel'). Rare and storied.

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MeaningA Hebrew biblical name, listed as a son of Benjamin in Genesis; its meaning is debated, variously read as 'man of Baal,' 'fire of Bel' or 'flowing.' Routes uncertain, which we note.

History & Origin

Ashbel is a Hebrew name from Genesis, listed among the sons of Benjamin. Its meaning is uncertain, which we note -- proposed readings include 'man of Baal' and 'flowing.' Rare in the U.S. (said 'ASH-bel').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and storied.

Did you know? Ashbel is a Hebrew biblical name -- a son of Benjamin in Genesis -- whose meaning is debated, read variously as 'man of Baal' or 'flowing' (said 'ASH-bel').

Overall data confidence 36%

References -- Ashbel — Hebrew; son of Benjamin (Genesis); meaning debated

Variations

AshbellAshbalEshbel

Nicknames

AshBel

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What does the name Ashbel mean?

Ashbel is a Hebrew biblical name, a son of Benjamin in Genesis; its meaning is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ashbel?

It's said ASH-bel /ˈæʃ.bɛl/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ashbel a boy or girl name?

Ashbel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ashbel?

Ashbel is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.