Boy name
Kabil name meaning
“Cain, a son of Adam in religious tradition”
Kabil is the name of Cain, a son of Adam in religious tradition. It comes through Arabic Qābīl and is connected with the Hebrew biblical name Qayin. Used for boys in Türkiye, it is associated with the story of Cain and Abel and their offerings.
What does Kabil mean?
Cain, a son of Adam in religious tradition
In Turkish: dinî anlatılarda Âdem'in oğlu Kabil
Kabil is the counterpart of Cain in the story of Adam's sons, paired with Habil. The Quran recounts the brothers' story without naming them; Kabil belongs to the subsequent narrative tradition. Its identical Turkish spelling with a word meaning possible can readily cause confusion over the personal name's origin.
Origin of the name Kabil
The personal name comes through Arabic Qābīl and corresponds to biblical Hebrew Qayin, Cain. Arabic qābil, meaning accepting or capable, is a separate word.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Kabil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kabil/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قابیل |
| Arabic | قابيل |
Is Kabil a boy’s name?
Yes, Kabil is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kabil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kabil
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Kadir♂Capable
- Karel♂Free man
- Kajin♂Where is life?
- Kani♂Content with what one has
- Kadim♂Ancient, of great antiquity
- Kafi♂Sufficient, meeting what is needed
- Karim♂Generous, openhanded, noble-hearted
- Kaşif♂Discoverer
- Kabus♂Name of the Ziyarid ruler Qabus ibn Vushmgir
- Kamal♂Maturity
- Kami♂One whose wish is fulfilled
FAQ about the name Kabil
What is the meaning of Kabil?
Kabil means “Cain, a son of Adam in religious tradition”. The personal name comes through Arabic Qābīl and corresponds to biblical Hebrew Qayin, Cain. Arabic qābil, meaning accepting or capable, is a separate word.
Is Kabil a boy’s name?
Yes, Kabil is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kabil in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kabil nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kabil?
Kabil is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Kabil have?
Kabil has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kabil?
Kabil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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