proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Abēlus

Abēlus m (genitive Abēlī)

Classical[aˈbeː.ɫʊs]Ecclesiastical[aˈbɛː.lus]

Meaning

Abel
a male given name

Declension

declension
form	singular	plural
nominative	Abēlus	Abēlī
genitive	Abēlī	Abēlōrum
dative	Abēlō	Abēlīs
accusative	Abēlum	Abēlōs
ablative	Abēlō	Abēlīs
vocative	Abēle	Abēlī

Origins

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἅβελ (Hábel), itself from Biblical Hebrew הֶ֫בֶל (heḇel). The vowel, while short by etymology, is shown to be carrying stress by the descended Italian Abele and Spanish Abel.

Quick answers

What does Abēlus mean in Latin?

Abēlus, a proper noun, means “Abel; a male given name”.

What is the genitive of Abēlus?

The genitive singular is Abēlī. Abēlus is masculine, second declension.

How do you pronounce Abēlus?

In classical Latin, [aˈbeː.ɫʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [aˈbɛː.lus].