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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Uncle, father's brother
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AY-hab
Ahab is a Hebrew name that means "uncle" or "father's brother," a family-rooted meaning that suits a name you might choose to honor a close relative. It's pronounced AY-hab, with the stress on the first syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Ahab
Meaning: Uncle, father's brother.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ahab
AY-habIPA /ˈeɪhæb/
Popularity of Ahab
Ahab does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Ahab mean?
Uncle, father’s brother. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ahab?
Ahab is pronounced AY-hab (IPA: /ˈeɪhæb/).
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