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Abbs

Meaning and origin from documented name references. No US popularity record is available for this spelling in this project.

Abbs: meaning, origin, and history

Possibly breath, vapor; vanity, through Abel

Deeper origin not confirmed in the cited records

What Abbs means

Abbs belongs to the name family reached through Abbs → Abel. Its meaning is “breath, vapor; vanity”.

Dictionary etymologyReferences, data & attribution

Patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Abel.

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Origin, language, and formation

Abbs is used in English.

Related names and everyday forms

Related names include Abel and Abigail.

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