Jewish Baby Names

Abba

אַבָּא

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: father
• Abba means "father" in Hebrew and has long been used as both a word and a name (and yes, a Swedish pop group). It appears in ancient Jewish texts, sometimes as a stand-in for Abraham, himself considered the father of the Jewish nation. In the 20th century, the name was carried by Jewish leaders like Abba Eban, a key figure in Israeli diplomacy. It’s short, affectionate and deeply rooted.
• Alternate Spellings: Aba
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Bina
  ,
  Tirtza
  ,
  Dar
  ,
  Elior
• Theme: family