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Origin and Meaning of the Name Abijah

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Origin:	Hebrew


Meaning:	The Lord is my father


Pronunciation:	(ah BY jah); (ah BY yah) [Guide]

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Aviya

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Biblical Names, Hebrew Names, Bible Names

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A frequently occurring name in the Bible, among them two priests in the book of Nehemiah and the second son of Samuel. A son of King Rehoboam who attempted to unite the twelve tribes of Israel also had the name Abijah. Females were also called Abijah as evidenced by the mother of Hezekiah, king of Judah.