Ahab

Ahab (אַחְאָב) is a biblically inspired first name for boys. The translation into English is "the brother of the father" or alternatively "the uncle."

What does the name Ahab mean?

The name Ahab (אַחְאָב) has its roots in the Bible and translates to "the brother of the father" or "the uncle" in English. It is composed of the ancient Hebrew components ʾaḥ (אָח), meaning "brother," and ʾav (אָב), meaning "father." Ahab appears in the Old Testament, also known as the Tanach, where he is recognized as the king of the northern kingdom of Israel. Variations of the name include Achab and Achaab.

Where does the name Ahab come from?

The first name Ahab has ancient Hebrew roots and means "the brother of the father." It is made up of the ancient Hebrew words ʾaḥ (אָח) for "brother" and ʾav (אָב) for "father." The name is common in biblical as well as English language contexts.

How do you pronounce Ahab?

Ahab is pronounced as a two-syllable name. Typically, it is heard as "A-hab" [ˈaːhap], with the name starting with an open, long "a" that immediately draws attention. The gentle breath sound in the middle is followed by a clear ending. This pronunciation gives Ahab a serious and strong character – concise in sound yet with an intense, almost dramatic presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Ahab is a rather rare name. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd among the most common names for boys. Its best placement was in 2013 at 3,619th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,742nd. Worldwide, Ahab is also not very common.

Famous people

• Ahab (King of Israel)
• Captain Ahab (Captain of the Pequod in 'Moby-Dick')