Abel Potocnik Name Origin
/AH-bel PO-toh-nik/-
Slovenian (Slavic) 70%
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Croatian (Slavic) 20%
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Bosnian (Slavic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Abel
- Last Name: Potocnik
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Abel is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'breath' or 'vapor', common in Christian and Jewish traditions. Potocnik is a South Slavic surname, likely Slovenian or Croatian, derived from 'potok' meaning 'stream' or 'brook', indicating geographic or familial origins.
Name Trends
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