Abba: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַבָּא
Pronounced A-ba
- Boy
- Aramaic
Meaning of Abba
Abba is Aramaic for father. It was the name of Talmudic sages, among them the Tanna Abba Shaul, and it was also the original name of the Amora known as Rav.
Abba in Hebrew
Abba is written אבא in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַבָּא). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- בBet
- אAlef
Gematria value: 4 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Alef 1)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- Meaningfather
- PronunciationA-ba
- Hebrewאבא
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Abba was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Abba
What does the name Abba mean?
Abba is Aramaic for father. It was the name of Talmudic sages, among them the Tanna Abba Shaul, and it was also the original name of the Amora known as Rav.
How do you pronounce Abba?
Abba is pronounced A-ba in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Abba in Hebrew?
Abba is written אבא in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַבָּא).
What is the gematria of Abba?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אבא adds up to 4 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Alef 1).
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