Abachanel

However, given the phonetic similarity, it is almost certain that you are referring to (often misspelled or misheard as "Abachanel" due to accent or transcription errors). Attali is a famous French economist, writer, and advisor. Alternatively, it could be a misspelling of Abacha (the former Nigerian dictator) or a rare surname.

For further research: Confirm the spelling or provide a source where "Abachanel" is used. End of report abachanel