Abilene
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Abilene
The name 'Abilene' is of Hebrew origin, meaning "meadow" or "grassland," derived from the Hebrew word *'āḇēl*.
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Etymology
The name 'Abilene' is of Hebrew origin, meaning "meadow" or "grassland," derived from the Hebrew word *'āḇēl*. It appears in the New Testament as a region in Syria (Abilene of Lysanias) and is used in Christian and Jewish contexts, though it is most commonly associated with American Protestant culture due to the city of Abilene, Texas, founded by settlers.
Abilene currently ranks #2,064 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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