Abiel

Abiel is a Hebrew biblical name combining words for father and God. It is usually understood as my father is God, a statement of religious relationship rather than a description of an earthly parent. The name appears in the Old Testament, including in the family records associated with Saul.

Its final -el is familiar from other Hebrew names referring to God, while the opening gives it a sound distinct from Gabriel or Daniel. Abe can provide a short form, though Abraham has a separate full construction. Abiel offers a less familiar biblical choice with a clear linguistic basis. Families interested in the name may appreciate both its compact form and the direct statement preserved by its Hebrew elements.