Abimelech - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Abimelech \a-bimele-

is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "the king is my father". Used occasionally in the 19th century.

A similar baby name is Elimelech.

Abimelech is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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