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    Abbott

    AB-ut

    English/Aramaic
    Boy
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Father; Head of monastery
    Origin
    English/Aramaic
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Abbott does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Father; Head of monastery", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Abbott.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1880s (0.001% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Abbott echoes Abba — bowing before the Father, the Spirit of adoption crying out, every family in heaven and earth named from Him.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Ephesians 3:14-15

      "For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named."

    • Romans 8:15

      "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father."

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