Abba

/əˈbɑː/
noun

A name for God or father, used in various religions like Christianity and Islam.

In his prayers, he cried out to Abba for help.
Visual representation of "abba" - A name for God or father, used in various religions like Christianity and Islam.

Often appears as...

  • abba
  • father

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Religious

noun

A Swedish pop music group active during 1972-1982.

My favorite Abba song is 'Dancing Queen'.
Visual representation of "abba" - A Swedish pop music group active during 1972-1982.

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Music

noun

In Ethiopia, a title of respect for a church official or a monk.

Abba Samuel is well respected in our church community.
Visual representation of "abba" - In Ethiopia, a title of respect for a church official or a monk.

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Formal

Religious

noun

A name for God or father, used in various religions like Christianity and Islam.

In his prayers, he cried out to Abba for help.
Visual representation of "abba" - A name for God or father, used in various religions like Christianity and Islam.

Often appears as...

  • abba
  • father

Usage tips

Formal

Religious

noun

A Swedish pop music group active during 1972-1982.

My favorite Abba song is 'Dancing Queen'.
Visual representation of "abba" - A Swedish pop music group active during 1972-1982.

Usage tips

Music

noun

In Ethiopia, a title of respect for a church official or a monk.

Abba Samuel is well respected in our church community.
Visual representation of "abba" - In Ethiopia, a title of respect for a church official or a monk.

Usage tips

Formal

Religious

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Spiritual Intimacy

Reflects a personal, deep relationship when addressing God.

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When I feel lost, I turn to Abba in prayer.
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Not Common Use

More often used in theology or religious texts than everyday conversation.

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The theologian discussed the concept of Abba in Christian mysticism.
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Strong Emotion

Used to express fervent emotional pleas or profound worship.

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Overwhelmed with gratitude, she whispered, 'Thank you, Abba.'
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Spiritual Intimacy

Reflects a personal, deep relationship when addressing God.

Illustration for Spiritual Intimacy
When I feel lost, I turn to Abba in prayer.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Common Use

More often used in theology or religious texts than everyday conversation.

Illustration for Not Common Use
The theologian discussed the concept of Abba in Christian mysticism.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Strong Emotion

Used to express fervent emotional pleas or profound worship.

Illustration for Strong Emotion
Overwhelmed with gratitude, she whispered, 'Thank you, Abba.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Spiritual Intimacy

Reflects a personal, deep relationship when addressing God.

Illustration for Spiritual Intimacy
When I feel lost, I turn to Abba in prayer.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Common Use

More often used in theology or religious texts than everyday conversation.

Illustration for Not Common Use
The theologian discussed the concept of Abba in Christian mysticism.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Strong Emotion

Used to express fervent emotional pleas or profound worship.

Illustration for Strong Emotion
Overwhelmed with gratitude, she whispered, 'Thank you, Abba.'
Visual representation of the word "Abba"

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Quote examples

Elaine Paige

English Musician

I remember Tim telling me that he had an idea for a musical and he said to me that he was hoping that ABBA would be writing the music, which I thought was a pretty wild idea because they were obviously known very much as pop writers.
Portrait of Elaine Paige

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Bjorn Ulvaeus

Swedish Musician

In the beginning of my career, I wanted to be chased by girls more than anything - that's why I got the guitar. By the time we were in ABBA, the music was the only important thing.
Portrait of Bjorn Ulvaeus

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Dave Grohl

American Musician

The most important thing is that you honor that musical integrity, whether you make music that sounds like ABBA or you make music that sounds like Void.
Portrait of Dave Grohl

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Ol Parker

Meryl's Donna embodied the spirit of ABBA and 'Mamma Mia!' in the first film.
Portrait of Ol Parker

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Izabella Scorupco

Polish Actress

You're not really supposed to like ABBA in Sweden. It's nerdy.
Portrait of Izabella Scorupco

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Lasse Hallstrom

Swedish Director

ABBA: The Movie; I got a lot of grief for working on that.
Portrait of Lasse Hallstrom

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Vidya Vox

American Entertainer

I grew up on Queen, ABBA and at the same time, Nityasree.
Portrait of Vidya Vox

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Beth Ditto

American Musician

ABBA was a direct influence on me.
Portrait of Beth Ditto

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Demis Roussos

Greek Musician

Abba and me, we were the 70s.
Portrait of Demis Roussos

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Lianne La Havas

English Musician

I quite like ABBA.
Portrait of Lianne La Havas

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Elaine Paige

English Musician

I remember Tim telling me that he had an idea for a musical and he said to me that he was hoping that ABBA would be writing the music, which I thought was a pretty wild idea because they were obviously known very much as pop writers.
Portrait of Elaine Paige

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Bjorn Ulvaeus

Swedish Musician

In the beginning of my career, I wanted to be chased by girls more than anything - that's why I got the guitar. By the time we were in ABBA, the music was the only important thing.
Portrait of Bjorn Ulvaeus

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Dave Grohl

American Musician

The most important thing is that you honor that musical integrity, whether you make music that sounds like ABBA or you make music that sounds like Void.
Portrait of Dave Grohl

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Ol Parker

Meryl's Donna embodied the spirit of ABBA and 'Mamma Mia!' in the first film.
Portrait of Ol Parker

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Izabella Scorupco

Polish Actress

You're not really supposed to like ABBA in Sweden. It's nerdy.
Portrait of Izabella Scorupco

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Lasse Hallstrom

Swedish Director

ABBA: The Movie; I got a lot of grief for working on that.
Portrait of Lasse Hallstrom

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Vidya Vox

American Entertainer

I grew up on Queen, ABBA and at the same time, Nityasree.
Portrait of Vidya Vox

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Beth Ditto

American Musician

ABBA was a direct influence on me.
Portrait of Beth Ditto

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Demis Roussos

Greek Musician

Abba and me, we were the 70s.
Portrait of Demis Roussos

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Lianne La Havas

English Musician

I quite like ABBA.
Portrait of Lianne La Havas
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