Abba

♀ Girl

Pronounced AH-bah /ˈɑː.bə/Medium

Meaning: From the Aramaic abba, 'father' (used tenderly of God in the New Testament); also an established Hebrew given name, and familiar as the band ABBA. Used here for a girl; noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm, rooted name: Abba is Aramaic for 'father' (said 'AH-bah'). Gentle and unusual.

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Origin LowAramaic, Hebrew

MeaningFrom the Aramaic abba, 'father' (used tenderly of God in the New Testament); also an established Hebrew given name, and familiar as the band ABBA. Used here for a girl; noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2023)#15187 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1924

Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Abba is Aramaic for 'father,' used with warmth of God in the New Testament; it is also a Hebrew given name and, of course, the band ABBA. It reads gentle and rooted — rare in the U.S. (said 'AH-bah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, rooted, and gentle.

Did you know? Abba is Aramaic for 'father' — a word used tenderly of God in the New Testament — and also a Hebrew name (and the band ABBA); a gentle, rooted pick, noted respectfully (said 'AH-bah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Abba — Aramaic 'father'; Hebrew name; band ABBA; two syllables

Variations

AbaAbahAbbah

Nicknames

AbBibi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abba mean?

Abba is Aramaic for 'father' (used of God in the New Testament); it is also a Hebrew name and the band ABBA.

How do you pronounce Abba?

It's said AH-bah /ˈɑː.bə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Abba a boy or girl name?

Abba is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Abba?

Abba is a rare name in the U.S.