What does Abba mean?
Abba means “Born on a thursday”. It is a boy name of Arabic origin, listed under the Christian faith in our collection.
In Urdu the meaning is given as والد، باپ.
Translated forms of the name: ابا.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Arabic – see more Arabic names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Christian
- Popularity: ranked #4103 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Abba has 4 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 2 consonants (2 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Abba with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
6Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): A=1 + B=2 + B=2 + A=1 = 6. Result: 6.
Favorite colour
IndigoThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Abba has lucky number 6, so the colour is Indigo.
Star sign
AriesOnly the first letter counts (A). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Abba
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Abba. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Abba
Partner names that match Abba by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Abba + Hana = Abna · Abba + Roha = Abha · Abba + Irza = Abza
Sibling names for Abba
Names that sit well next to Abba: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Abba
If Abba is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Abba (born, thursday).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Abba mean?
Abba means “Born on a thursday” and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of Abba?
In our collection Abba is listed as a name of Arabic origin, associated with the Christian faith.
Is Abba a boy or a girl name?
Abba is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Abba?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Abba is 6, with the star sign Aries. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Abba?
Abba has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Abba?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Abba include Ab, Abb, Abby, Abbie, Abo.
Which names have a similar meaning to Abba?
Names with a related meaning include Geno, Ridhav, Alqama, Mckinley, Camilo, June.