Find out how popular the first name Abdiel has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Abdiel by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Abdiel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 379 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Abdiel.

The history of the first name Abdiel

The name Abdiel is of Hebrew origin, derived from the combination of the words "abd" meaning "servant" and "El" meaning "God". It is believed to have originated around the 6th century BCE during the time of the Hebrew Bible.

The name Abdiel first appears in the biblical Book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish apocalyptic text. It refers to one of the archangels who remained loyal to God during the rebellion of the fallen angels led by Lucifer. In John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost", Abdiel is portrayed as a faithful seraph who refuses to join Satan's revolt against God in Heaven.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Abdiel can be found in the 13th century work "Sefer Hayashar" (Book of the Upright), a medieval Hebrew text that recounts biblical stories. In this text, Abdiel is mentioned as one of the sons of Gad, a son of Jacob.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Abdiel. One of the most famous was Abdiel, a 17th-century Spanish Jesuit missionary and linguist who worked among the indigenous peoples of South America. He was born in 1587 and is credited with creating the first grammar of the Guarani language.

Another notable Abdiel was Abdiel Tsen (1611-1691), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still life and flower paintings. His works are displayed in various museums, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

In the 19th century, Abdiel Ross Woolley (1837-1892) was a prominent American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana. He was actively involved in the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War.

A more recent example is Abdiel Arroyo (born 1983), a Puerto Rican professional boxer who has held multiple world championships in the flyweight division. He has had a successful career, with notable victories over some of the top fighters in his weight class.

Lastly, Abdiel Uzquiano (born 1992) is a Peruvian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Melgar, a team in the Peruvian Primera División. He has also represented the Peruvian national team in international competitions.

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