Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Father
Pronunciation: AH-bah, /ˈɑːbə/, AE B AH
Popularity Rank: #4,612
Abba is a Hebrew name meaning 'father'. It is a term used to address God as a loving father in Jewish and Christian traditions, emphasizing a close relationship and dependence on Him.
The name Abba is of Hebrew origin and means Father. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Abba is commonly found in Nigeria, Cameroon, Saudi Arabia, and 72 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AH-bah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɑːbə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE B AH
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Abba is recorded 12,782 times globally, ranking it as the 4,612th most common name worldwide.
Abba is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 9,793 occurrences, making it the 93th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Abba is found among 1 in every 118 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #93 | 1 : 118 |
| Cameroon | #242 | 1 : 361 |
| Saudi Arabia | #8,326 | 1 : 9,871 |
| Algeria | #5,467 | 1 : 7,967 |
| Morocco | #7,363 | 1 : 9,078 |
| United States of America | #16,162 | 1 : 16,908 |
| France | #9,819 | 1 : 12,660 |
| Italy | #11,280 | 1 : 12,995 |
| Libya | #4,192 | 1 : 7,243 |
| Sudan | #8,806 | 1 : 17,453 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Abba from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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