Avimelech (Abimelech): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Avimelech (Abimelech) – Meaning: my father is king – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy


Avimelech (Abimelech) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “my father is king”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Avimelech (Abimelech)

Meaning: My father is king.

Origin: Hebrew.

Popularity of Avimelech (Abimelech)

Avimelech (Abimelech) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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