Arba

Arba Origin and Meaning

The name Arba is a boy's name.

Arba is a rare masculine name with ancient origins, appearing in biblical contexts as the name of a figure described as 'the greatest man among the Anakim' in the Book of Joshua. The Hebrew meaning relates to 'four' or possibly references Kiriath-arba, an ancient city. Throughout history, Arba has remained extremely uncommon across most cultures and regions. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality that might appeal to parents seeking a name with biblical connections yet virtually no mainstream usage. The brevity and balanced sound of Arba, with its two syllables and open ending, gives it a gentle yet strong phonetic quality.

Arba Rank in US Top 1000

# 806 in the US

Famous People Named Arba

• Arba an Anakim for whom Kirjath,arba was named (Joshua 14:15)
• Arba father of Anak (Joshua 15:13)