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The baby name Abba is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AB-uh,AH-bah,IPA: /ˈæbə/ or /ˈɑːbə/.

Abba is Aramaic, Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Aramaic, Hebrew
Pronunciation: AB-uh,AH-bah,IPA: /ˈæbə/ or /ˈɑːbə/

What is the meaning of the name Abba ?

The baby name Abba is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AB-uh,AH-bah,IPA: /ˈæbə/ or /ˈɑːbə/.

Abba is Aramaic, Hebrew in Origin.

Abba is a masculine name of Aramaic and Hebrew origin, from the Semitic root ab- “father.” In Aramaic it denotes an intimate “dad” and appears in early Christian scripture (e.g., “Abba, Father”) as well as rabbinic Hebrew/Aramaic as both a respectful title and a personal name. In Syriac and Ethiopian Christian traditions, abba functions as an honorific for monks and priests, reinforcing its paternal, venerational tone.

As a given name it was common among Talmudic-era Jews - figures include Abba Arika (Rav) and Abba bar Abba - and has persisted sporadically in Jewish communities into modern times. Twentieth‑century bearers such as Abba Hillel Silver, Abba Eban, and Abba Kovner helped revive its visibility in Israel and the diaspora. Variants and related forms include Aba (Hebrew), Abbe (Scandinavian/English diminutive), and the thematic Hebrew short form Avi (“my father”). Meaning: “father,” “papa,” conveying warmth and authority.

Abba has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Abba

Abba Eban Politician · Born 1915 · Israel Abba Eban was best known as one of Israel’s most prominent diplomats and politicians. Born in South Africa, he was also a scholar of Arabic and Hebrew and served as Israel’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Education Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister.

Abba – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV 0 #19 1 644
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
CM 0 #36 20 2,592
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
NG Boys 0 #50 9,199 16,906
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
SD 0 #100 3 2,130
NG 0 #101 182 5,926
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
CM Boys 0 #125 1,066 12,054
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GH 0 #245 4 5,396
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
SD Girls 0 #332 14 7,678
GH Girls 0 #333 5 6,973
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
GH Boys 0 #356 6 8,138
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
France Boys 2021 #385 3 2,865
SD Boys 0 #386 60 10,523
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PH Girls 0 #421 9 13,098
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
CM Girls 0 #445 96 11,671
LY 0 #449 87 12,703
NG Girls 0 #450 412 15,093
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
HK Boys 0 #512 16 12,905
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
PS Boys 0 #539 10 10,655
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Boys 0 #542 11 10,162
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
IL Boys 0 #592 16 10,983
BD Boys 0 #600 6 10,045
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #644 7 16,104
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #652 16 13,071
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
QA Boys 0 #735 9 18,093
KW Boys 0 #750 20 18,755
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
TN 0 #816 14 13,765
EG Boys 0 #845 42 15,035
OM Boys 0 #860 22 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #882 11 7,044
SA Girls 0 #891 45 25,931
Spain Boys 0 #903 28 5,610
United States Girls 2023 #910 5 8,600
CO Boys 0 #911 10 15,656
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
NL Boys 0 #939 13 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #942 11 5,697
IN Boys 0 #982 20 16,750
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
DZ 0 #1,010 167 20,130
MA 0 #1,013 116 20,986
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,041 52 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,061 51 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
ZA Boys 0 #1,136 43 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,147 6 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,173 11 17,781
TR 0 #1,194 18 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,232 5 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,372 243 28,008
IT Boys 0 #1,410 62 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,421 26 9,415

Abba is popular in 66 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
AE
AL
AO

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People also ask about Abba

Abba is predominantly a boy's name.
Abba is a 2 syllable name, pronounced AB-uh,AH-bah,IPA: /ˈæbə/ or /ˈɑːbə/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aba and Abbah.
Across languages, Abba has these equivalents: Ab (Hebrew), Abu/Abū (Arabic, as a kunya meaning 'father of'), Baba (many languages, informal 'father'), Pater (Latin), Father (English).
Yes — Abba ranked #385 in France in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Abba ranks highest in France (#385 in 2021).
Abba's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #883 in 2014 to #882 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Abba are in our database, including Abba Eban (Politician).