Find out how popular the first name Abey has been for the last 6 years (from 2001 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Abey by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Abey is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 63% of people named Abey being female.

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Abey.

The history of the first name Abey

The name Abey is believed to have its origins in the ancient Hebrew language. It is a variant of the name Abijah, which means "my father is Yahweh" or "worshipper of Yahweh." The name is rooted in the Hebrew words "ab," meaning father, and "Yah," a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of the God of the Israelites.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Abijah can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of several individuals, including a son of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern Kingdom of Israel (1 Kings 14:1-18). The name Abijah was also borne by a king of Judah, who reigned from around 913 to 911 BCE (2 Chronicles 13:1-22).

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Abey or its variants. One of the earliest recorded was Abey de la Rue, a prominent Anglo-Norman landowner who lived in the 12th century and held lands in Oxfordshire, England.

In the 16th century, Abey Sabey (born around 1500) was a renowned English mathematician and astrologer who served as a tutor to members of the royal family, including King Edward VI.

During the 17th century, Abey Shuter (1619-1672) was an English Puritan minister and author who wrote several religious works, including a treatise on the Book of Revelation.

In the 18th century, Abey Hutchinson (1711-1794) was a prominent English architect and one of the founders of the Palladian style of architecture in Britain. He designed several notable buildings, including the Radcliffe Camera in Oxford.

Moving into the 19th century, Abey Darby (1819-1892) was an English social reformer and philanthropist who campaigned for better working conditions for women and children in factories.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Abey or its variants, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and diverse range of applications.

Data source

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