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GirlPronounced English /ˈæb.ɪ.ˌlin/; English /æb.ɪ.ˈli.ni/

Abilene

From a place name mentioned briefly in the New Testament.

Quick answer

Abilene is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈæb.ɪ.ˌlin/; English /æb.ɪ.ˈli.ni/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈæb.ɪ.ˌlin/; English /æb.ɪ.ˈli.ni/

Meaning and 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.

Notes and context

Usage: various | Ancient Greek: Ἀβιληνή