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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Grassy meadow
- Origin
- Hebrew/Aramaic (biblical place name)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- AB-ih-leen
Abilene (AB-ih-leen) means "grassy meadow," and it comes from Hebrew/Aramaic, where it began as a biblical place name. It's a soft, flowing three-syllable name that reads as both a place and a picture.
Meaning & Origin of Abilene
Meaning: Grassy meadow.
Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic (biblical place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Abilene
AB-ih-leenIPA /ˈæbəliːn/
Popularity of Abilene
Abilene is climbing in the U.S. Social Security data, which covers 1964 to 2024. Its latest rank, #1934 in 2024 with 102 babies given the name, is also its highest on record.
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FAQ
What does the name Abilene mean?
Grassy meadow. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Abilene?
Abilene is pronounced AB-ih-leen (IPA: /ˈæbəliːn/).
Is Abilene a popular name right now?
Abilene is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1934 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1964–2024.)
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