Abijah

Hebrew

"God is my father"

Abijah Origin and Meaning

The name Abijah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my father".

Abijah, which you might think of as Abigail with rhythm, is the name of both female and male personages in the Bible. A biblical Queen Abijah was the daughter, wife, and mother of kings. The name is pronounced with a long i, to rhyme with Elijah.

Famous People Named Abijah

• Abijah mother of Judean King Hezekiah (2 Chr. 29:1)