Etymology

Abu

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Today it means: A common part of Arabic-derived names, meaning "father of" in Arabic. Full definition →

Arabic أَبُو
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Abu · particle1

  1. Arabic · derived fromأَبُو
  2. English todayAbu

From Arabic أَبُو (ʔabū).

Abu · proper noun2

  1. Akkadian · derived from𒉈
  2. English todayAbu

From Akkadian 𒉈 (Abu). Compare Av.

Abu · proper noun3

  1. Japanese · borrowed from阿武
  2. English todayAbu

From Japanese 阿武 (Abu).

Words from the same roots

Akkadian𒉈 all →

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