Abba

אַבָּא

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: father

• Abba simply means "father" in Hebrew, and it is one of the most intimate words in the language. In ancient texts, it appears as a term of endearment and respect, and it has long served as a stand-in honoring Abraham, the father of the Jewish nation. Israeli statesman Abba Eban, whose eloquence at the United Nations made him one of Israel's most celebrated diplomats, gave this name a distinguished modern legacy.

  Yes, there is the Swedish pop group connection, but Abba the name has far outlasted any earworm. Its intimacy and warmth make it feel like a name wrapped in a hug. For parents who love the directness of names like Avi or Ami, Abba carries an even deeper emotional resonance — disarmingly sweet and strong.

• Alternate Spellings: Aba
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Bina
  ,
  Tirtza
  ,
  Dar
  ,
  Elior
• Theme: family