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Abaddon (Angel of the Abyss)
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Angel of the bottomless pit in the Book of Revelation, Chapter 9 — king of the locusts in the apocalypse
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Meanings & Origins
"destruction, ruin"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
"place of destruction, the abyss"
Origin: Biblical Hebrew
Language: English
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“The fearsome angel of the abyss from Revelation”
Origin & Etymology
Abaddon comes from the Hebrew 'abad' meaning destruction or ruin. In the Hebrew Bible, Abaddon appears as a place of destruction equivalent to Sheol or the realm of the dead. In the New Testament's Book of Revelation, Abaddon becomes a fearsome figure — the angel of the bottomless pit, king of the locusts that torment mankind. The name has survived millennia of religious tradition and is rare as a given name precisely because of its dark, apocalyptic associations.
Popularity Story
Abaddon has never charted as a given name in mainstream use. Its appearances are limited to highly unconventional naming choices, often among parents drawn to biblical mythology, dark aesthetics, or fantasy culture.
Cultural Significance
In Jewish mystical tradition, Abaddon is one of the seven names of Gehinnom (the underworld). In Christian tradition, Abaddon (also called Apollyon in Greek) is the destroying angel of the apocalypse in the Book of Revelation.
Fun Facts
- Abaddon appears in the Dead Sea Scrolls as one of the names of the underworld
- The name appears in Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's 'Good Omens' as a character, and in the TV series 'Supernatural' as a Knight of Hell
Abaddon in Other Languages
Greek
Ἀβαδδών
Latin
Abaddon
Arabic
أبادون
Hebrew
אֲבַדּוֹן
Spanish
Abadón
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Nicknames
Adon
Bade
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