Proper Name guide

Abijah

name · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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name

Meaning 1

King of Judah after Rehoboam, the first to begin reign over Judah only; the father of Asa

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biblical, lifestyle, religion

Examples

  • Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat reigned Abijam over Judah.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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name

Meaning 2

A male or female given name from Hebrew.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

From Hebrew אביה, name of the king and also several minor biblical characters.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Cherokee: ᎡᏆᏯ (equaya) — Judean king
  • Hindi: अबिय्याह (abiyyāh) — Judean king