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Abimelec
Pronounced uh-BIM-uh-lek /əˈbɪm.ə.lɛk/Medium
Meaning: A form of the Hebrew Abimelech, 'my father is king' — from avi ('my father') and melech ('king'). A biblical name borne by several kings and figures in the Old Testament.Medium
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History & Origin
Abimelec is a form of the Hebrew Abimelech, 'my father is king,' from avi ('my father') and melech ('king'). The name appears for several figures across the Old Testament, giving it a regal, ancient weight — the -c spelling is common in Spanish and Portuguese use (said 'uh-BIM-uh-lek').
In the U.S. it appears rarely as a given name. Rare, biblical, and stately.
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What does the name Abimelec mean?
Abimelec is a form of the Hebrew Abimelech, 'my father is king,' from avi ('my father') and melech ('king').
How do you pronounce Abimelec?
It's said uh-BIM-uh-lek /əˈbɪm.ə.lɛk/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Abimelec a boy or girl name?
Abimelec is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Abimelec?
Abimelec is a rare name in the U.S.