Boy name
Habil name meaning
“the name of Abel, son of Adam”
Habil is the name of Abel, the son of Adam. It reached Turkish through Arabic Hābīl and is related to Hebrew Hevel, traditionally explained as breath or vapour. Used for boys in Türkiye, it recalls the narrative of the brothers Abel and Cain.
What does Habil mean?
The name of Abel, son of Adam
In Turkish: Âdem'in oğlu Habil'in adı
Habil is the name traditionally given to Adam's son who was killed by his brother Cain. The Quran recounts the story of the two brothers without naming either of them. The name's main association is this narrative; Habil is not among the prophets explicitly named in the Quran.
Origin of the name Habil
Transmitted through Arabic Habil and connected with biblical Hebrew Hevel, Abel. The Hebrew name is generally explained as 'breath' or 'vapour'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Habil
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Habil Muslihittin
Meaning of each name
- Habil: the name of Abel, son of Adam
- Muslihittin: one who reforms or improves religion
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Cudi Habil
Meaning of each name
- Cudi: name of the mountain where Noah's ark rested
- Habil: the name of Abel, son of Adam
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Habil Kadem
Meaning of each name
- Habil: the name of Abel, son of Adam
- Kadem: foot, step; good fortune
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İkram Habil
Meaning of each name
- İkram: honoring; generous offering and hospitality
- Habil: the name of Abel, son of Adam
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Habil Cafer
Meaning of each name
- Habil: the name of Abel, son of Adam
- Cafer: a stream or small river
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Abdulkadir Habil
Meaning of each name
- Abdulkadir: servant of the All-Powerful
- Habil: the name of Abel, son of Adam
How to pronounce Habil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /habil/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | هابیل |
| Arabic | هابيل |
Is Habil a boy’s name?
Yes, Habil is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Habil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Habil
Famous people named Habil
- Habil Kılıç · b. 1963
- Habil Küçük · b. 1943
- Habil Mete Şen · b. 1948
- Habil Yenici · b. 1965
- Habil Özbakır · b. 2005
FAQ about the name Habil
What is the meaning of Habil?
Habil means “the name of Abel, son of Adam”. Transmitted through Arabic Habil and connected with biblical Hebrew Hevel, Abel. The Hebrew name is generally explained as 'breath' or 'vapour'.
Is Habil a boy’s name?
Yes, Habil is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Habil in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Habil nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Habil?
Habil is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Habil have?
Habil has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Habil?
Habil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Habil?
Some ideas: Habil Muslihittin; Cudi Habil; Habil Kadem.
Famous people named Habil?
Notable people named Habil include Habil Kılıç, Habil Küçük, Habil Mete Şen.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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