Boy name
Habil name meaning
“breath; fleeting vapor”
Habil is a masculine name representing Arabic Hābīl, meaning “breath” or “fleeting vapor”. Its meaning is traced to Hebrew Hevel, a word for breath or vapor. Habil corresponds to the biblical name Abel, linking the two as related name forms across their different linguistic traditions.
What does Habil mean?
Breath; fleeting vapor
In Indonesian: embusan napas; uap yang fana
Origin and cultural usage of Habil
Habil represents Arabic Hābīl, corresponding to the biblical name Abel. The name is traced to Hebrew Hevel, meaning breath or vapor.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Habil in Islam and the Quran
Habil does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Habil
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Habil, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Habil: breath; fleeting vapor
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
- Nafiudin: one who benefits the faith
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Meaning of each word
- Habil: breath; fleeting vapor
- Tajul: crown; an opening compound-name element
- Abizar: father of Dharr
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Habil Masturi
Meaning of each word
- Habil: breath; fleeting vapor
- Masturi: covered or concealed
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Meaning of each word
- Muhdi: giver of gifts
- Habil: breath; fleeting vapor
- Fathur: opening, victory
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Habil Mudatsir
Meaning of each word
- Habil: breath; fleeting vapor
- Mudatsir: one wrapped in a cloak
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Meaning of each word
- Habil: breath; fleeting vapor
- Masyhuri: famous, widely known
- Nuryaman: light
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How to pronounce Habil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /habil/ |
| Arabic script | هابيل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦧꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮘᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Habil a boy’s name?
Yes, Habil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Habil ranks #4,805 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Habil
- Habib♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Habel♂Breath, fleeting vapor
- Halil♂An intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Hafil♂Abundant
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Hari♂Day
- Haris♂Guardian or protector
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Hafid♂Guardian, preserver
- Hasbi♂Sufficient for me
Famous people named Habil
- Habil Marati · b. 1962
- Moh. Habil Masri · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Habil
What is the meaning of Habil?
Habil means breath; fleeting vapor. Habil represents Arabic Hābīl, corresponding to the biblical name Abel. The name is traced to Hebrew Hevel, meaning breath or vapor.
Is Habil a boy’s name?
Yes, Habil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Habil?
Habil is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Habil in the Quran?
Habil does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Habil have?
Habil has 2 syllables (Ha-bil) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Habil?
Habil ranks #4,805 among boy names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Habil?
Some ideas: Habil Kautsar Nafiudin; Habil Tajul Abizar; Habil Masturi.
Famous people named Habil?
Notable people named Habil include Habil Marati, Moh. Habil Masri.
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