Save Gender Masculine Usage Dutch, English (American) Pronounced Pron. /ˈɑp/(Dutch) /ˈæb/(American English) [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsAp (Dutch) Meaning & History Short form of Albert and Albertus (Dutch) as well as of Abraham (Dutch and English) and other names that begin with Ab-, such as Abner and Abbott (both English). It is occasionally used as a standalone name.