Abilene

Gender Feminine
Usage Various (Rare)
Scripts Ἀβιληνή(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈæb.ɪ.ˌlin/(English) /æb.ɪ.ˈli.ni/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a place name mentioned briefly in the New Testament. It is probably from Hebrew אָבֵל (ʾavel) meaning "meadow, grassy area". It has occasionally been used as a given name in modern times.

Related Names

RootAbilene (place name)

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Entry updated October 6, 2024