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By Madison Dresler · Jul 2026

Ahab

OriginHebrew
Meaning"uncle"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#3550

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Famous Ahabs

  • Ahab

    seventh king of Israel and husband of Jezebel

  • Ahab

    son of Kolaiah, false prophet (Jeremiah 29:21,23)

Ahab in pop culture

  • Captain Ahab

    from "Moby Dick"

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