Abha
Hindi · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Abha
The name 'Abha' means "splendor," "brilliance," or "light" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *ābhā* (आभा) meaning "lustre" or "radiance." It is primarily used in Hindu and Sikh cultures, notably as a feminine given name in India, and appears in Sikh scripture as a term for divine glory.
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Etymology
The name 'Abha' means "splendor," "brilliance," or "light" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *ābhā* (आभा) meaning "lustre" or "radiance." It is primarily used in Hindu and Sikh cultures, notably as a feminine given name in India, and appears in Sikh scripture as a term for divine glory.
Abha currently ranks #12,475 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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