Abdiel

Updated: December 8, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Abdiel is a Hebrew baby boy’s name that means “servant of God”. Abdiel has grown rapidly in popularity since 2008 and sits at #516 as of 2020. Abdiel is an angelic name alongside classics like Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.

Meaning of the name Abdiel:

Hebrew: servant of God

Origin of the name Abdiel:

Abdiel is a baby boy’s name of Hebrew origin that means “servant of God”. Abdiel is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible once but is better known as an angel that rejected the words of Lucifer in John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” trilogy.

Symbolism of the name Abdiel:

Abdiel is best known as an angel in Milton’s “Paradise Lost” and evokes the images of traditional angels: striking beauty, great white feathered wings, and a shockingly powerful presence.

Style of the name Abdiel:

traditional

Gender of the name Abdiel:

Abdiel is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Abdiel:

AHB-dee-el

Number of syllables in the name Abdiel:

three

Emotion evoked from the name Abdiel:

Abdiel evokes feelings of honor and hard work.

Alternative spellings for the name Abdiel:

Ahbdiel, Avdiel, Abdeel, Abdeal

Nicknames for the name Abdiel:

Abby
Diel
Dee

Popularity of the name Abdiel:

According to the Social Security Administration, Abdiel is a popular baby boy’s name. Abdiel has been in the top 1000 baby names since 2008. It was #516 in 2020.