Abijah
Meaning of Abijah
Abijah is a unisex name with Hebrew origins. It is pronounced as uh-BYE-juh (/əˈbaɪjə/) in English. The name has variations such as Abijam and Abiah. In terms of popularity, it has had some fluctuation over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has been given to a modest number of newborns, with around 9 to 17 occurrences per year. While not extremely popular, Abijah still holds a unique charm for parents looking for a less common name with biblical roots.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as uh-BYE-juh (/əˈbaɪjə/)
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Notable People Named Abijah
| Lt. Abijah Hammond, Jr was an American artillery officer in the Revolutionary War and a prominent merchant and real estate investor in New York. |
| Abijah Hunt (1762–1811) was a prominent American merchant, planter, slave trader, and banker in the Natchez District. |
| Abijah Perkins Marvin was an American minister, writer, and teacher, known for his involvement in the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention of 1853 and his membership in the New England Historic Genealogical Society. |
| Abijah Chauncey Owen was a Massachusetts native who journeyed west to take part in the California Gold Rush. |
| Abijah Gilbert was a one-term United States Senator from Florida and a notable American politician. |
| Abijah Adams, a journalist from Boston, Massachusetts, was known for his frequent involvement in controversies. |
