Strong’s H0029

אֲבִיָּה

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Abiyah

Pronunciation

ah-bee-YAH

Definition

Abijah

Meaning

Abijah

Usage

The name Abiyyah means "Yahweh is my father" or "My father is Yahweh." It is used as a personal name for several individuals in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting a theophoric element that emphasizes a relationship with God.

Bible references

1 Samuel 8:2;1 Kings 14:1;1 Chronicles 2:24;1 Chronicles 3:10;1 Chronicles 6:28;1 Chronicles 7:8;1 Chronicles 24:10;2 Chronicles 11:20;2 Chronicles 11:22;2 Chronicles 12:16;2 Chronicles 13:1;2 Chronicles 13:2;2 Chronicles 13:3;2 Chronicles 13:4;2 Chronicles 13:15;2 Chronicles 13:17;2 Chronicles 13:19;2 Chronicles 13:20;2 Chronicles 13:21;2 Chronicles 13:22;2 Chronicles 14:1;2 Chronicles 29:1;Nehemiah 10:7;Nehemiah 12:4;Nehemiah 12:17