ABBA  

Gender: M
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "father"

Double exposure: 1970s rock sensation (Mamma Mia) and scholar/diplomat name in Israel.

Abba is being discussed in our message boards:

• Names with Songs
• Alba

Read Nameberry blog posts about Abba:

• HEY, JUDE: Names from the Beatles and beyond
• AFRICAN-AMERICAN NAMES: Early Day, Place, and Word Names
• YOU DON'T HAVE TO LOVE JAZZ TO CALL YOUR KID KENTON