"Abijah" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Hebrew אביה, name of the king and also several minor biblical characters. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|אביה}} Hebrew אביה Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Abijah
  1. King of Judah after Rehoboam, the first to begin reign over Judah only; the father of Asa (biblical character)
    Sense id: en-Abijah-en-name-cKXHhmRr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 61 39
  2. A male or female given name from Hebrew. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Abijah-en-name-wHVFXUYb
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: Abiah, Abijam

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