Evel

Evel is a given name used in several languages and cultures. It is not a common English word outside personal names and does not have a single, universal etymology. In practice, the name shows variable gender associations by region: in English contexts it is most often recognized as a masculine given name due to the fame of Evel Knievel, while in other language traditions it can be feminine. Evel may also appear as a shortened form of longer names such as Evelyn, Evelina, or Eva in some communities, though this usage is not universal.

Notable bearer: Evel Knievel (1938–2007) was an American motorcycle daredevil who adopted the name Evel as his given name and became famous for a series of high-profile jumps in the 1960s and 1970s.

In general usage, the lowercase sequence evel has no independent meaning in standard English and is primarily encountered as a personal name or as part of longer names. It is distinct from related words such as level, Eve, or Eva, though it may resemble them in spelling.

See also: Evel (name); Level; Eve; Evelyn.