Father's surname

Baby names that go with Aba

humble or poor in Tagalog/Cebuano, or related to father/ancestor in Semitic roots

Aba is rank #789 among Filipino surnames (11,819 people, filipino / arabic origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank

#789

People

11,819

Syllables

Origin

Filipino / Arabic

Where it is common

Mindanao

Sound

Soft

Origin and meaning

humble or poor in Tagalog/Cebuano, or related to father/ancestor in Semitic roots

In the Philippines, Aba appears both as an indigenous/Austronesian surname and as an Islamic family name in southern regions. Its inclusion in historical colonial registers aided its standardization as a modern family name across Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.

The surname Aba can stem from indigenous Philippine roots (where 'aba' denotes humility or an exclamation in various Philippine languages) or from Arabic-Islamic naming traditions found in Mindanao. It was also documented in colonial records such as the Catálogo Alfabético de Apellidos.

Filipino 60% Arabic 40%

First-name pairing notes

Often starts well with

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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pair this short, open two-syllable surname with a longer, multi-syllabic first name to create a balanced cadence.

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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Aba.

Best boy names for Aba

Christian 90

Biblical / English · follower of Christ (Latin) · PSA #10

John Michael 89

Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious; who is like… · PSA #86

Ferdinand 89

Other / English · daring voyager or brave in journey… · PSA #123

Jefferson 89

English · son of Jeffrey (English) · PSA #141

Mark Joseph 89

Biblical / English · Mark (consecrated to Mars, Latin)… · PSA #163

John Patrick 89

English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #221

Frederick 89

English / Other · peaceful ruler (Germanic) · PSA #223

John Vincent 89

English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #234

Cristopher 89

English / Other · bearer of Christ (Greek) · PSA #258

John Kenneth 89

English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #262

John Lester 89

English / Biblical · John means 'Yahweh is gracious'… · PSA #340

Michael John 89

English / Biblical · 'Who is like God?' (Michael) and… · PSA #356

Mark Lester 89

English / Biblical · Mark: dedicated to Mars (Latin)… · PSA #382

Mark Vincent 89

English / Biblical · Mark (consecrated to Mars) +… · PSA #389

John Joseph 89

Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (John) and He… · PSA #477

Jhon Michael 89

Biblical / English · 'Yahweh is gracious' (Jhon) and… · PSA #478

Mark Kevin 89

English / Biblical · Dedicated to Mars (Latin/English)… · PSA #498

Jonathan 88

Biblical / English · Yahweh has given (Hebrew) · PSA #15

Emmanuel 88

Biblical / Spanish · God is with us (Hebrew) · PSA #78

Benjamin 88

Biblical / English · son of the right hand (Hebrew) · PSA #85

John Carlo 88

Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108

Gabriel 88

Biblical / Spanish · God is my strength (Hebrew) · PSA #119

Florencio 88

Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282

Guillermo 88

Spanish / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #331

Jhon Carlo 88

Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474

Reynaldo 87

Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7

Rolando 87

Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8

Eduardo 87

Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13

Roberto 87

Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14

Rogelio 87

Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17

Ernesto 87

Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27

Ricardo 87

Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28

Rodolfo 87

Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31

Salvador 87

Spanish / Biblical · savior (Spanish) · PSA #115

Roderick 87

English / Other · famous ruler (Germanic) · PSA #161

Dominic 87

English / Biblical · belonging to the Lord (Latin) · PSA #292

Emerson 87

English / Other · son of Emery (English) · PSA #313

Rodelio 87

Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · PSA #332

Ezekiel 87

Biblical / English · God strengthens (Hebrew) · PSA #343

Ericson 87

English / Other · son of Eric; son of the eternal… · PSA #359

Best girl names for Aba

Jocelyn 89

English / Other · member of the Gauts tribe… · PSA #1

Maricel 89

Spanish / Filipino · combination of Maria (beloved or… · PSA #2

Jennifer 89

English / Other · fair one or white enchantress… · PSA #4

Mary Grace 89

English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6

Josephine 89

English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9

Marites 89

Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · PSA #15

Salvacion 89

Spanish / Biblical · salvation (Spanish) · PSA #156

Concepcion 89

Spanish / Biblical · conception (Spanish, referring to… · PSA #231

Bernadeth 89

Other / Filipino · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #356

Cherry Ann 89

English / Biblical · Beloved fruit and grace (English /… · PSA #374

Mary Ann 88

English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #7

Marilyn 88

English · Blend of Mary (beloved/bitter) and… · PSA #12

Catherine 88

English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22

Marivic 88

Filipino / Spanish · Combination of Maria… · PSA #37

Jonalyn 88

Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #43

Corazon 88

Spanish · heart (Spanish), referring to the… · PSA #47

Maribel 88

Spanish / Biblical · Combination of Maria… · PSA #58

Jovelyn 88

Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #69

Roselyn 88

English · Rose (English/Latin), combined… · PSA #71

Geraldine 88

English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73

Jenelyn 88

Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #79

Ronalyn 88

Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #116

Lilibeth 88

English / Biblical · Pledged to God / blend of Lily and… · PSA #122

Maricris 88

Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria and Cristina… · PSA #135

Manilyn 88

Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #168

Stephanie 88

English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180

Christine Joy 88

English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182

Jenalyn 88

Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #196

Renalyn 88

Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #216

Ginalyn 88

Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #243

Jacqueline 88

English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246

Katherine 88

English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249

Shiela Mae 88

English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258

Sarah Jane 88

English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259

Jenny Rose 88

English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275

Jennelyn 88

Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #326

Cherry Mae 88

English · cherry (fruit) and pearl or born… · PSA #338

Sheila Mae 88

English / Other · Sheila meaning 'blind' (Latin via… · PSA #343

Trisha Mae 88

English · Trisha: noble (Latin via English)… · PSA #355

Rose Marie 88

English / Biblical · Rose (English/Latin) and beloved… · PSA #360

Best mother's maiden surnames for Aba

Reverse search: which middle names go with Aba?

dela Cruz Aba 88

625,640 people · Spanish / Biblical

Gonzales Aba 88

293,787 people · Spanish

Fernandez Aba 88

269,820 people · Spanish

de Guzman Aba 88

249,319 people · Spanish

Martinez Aba 88

143,359 people · Spanish

Rodriguez Aba 88

143,072 people · Spanish

Hernandez Aba 88

135,744 people · Spanish

Ramirez Aba 88

131,829 people · Spanish

Morales Aba 88

129,957 people · Spanish

Gutierrez Aba 88

103,352 people · Spanish

Salvador Aba 88

103,117 people · Spanish / Biblical

Salazar Aba 88

99,921 people · Spanish / Other

Jimenez Aba 88

93,181 people · Spanish

Rosales Aba 88

89,334 people · Spanish

Manuel Aba 88

88,253 people · Spanish / Biblical

Enriquez Aba 88

85,552 people · Spanish

de Jesus Aba 88

79,480 people · Spanish / Biblical

Castillo Aba 87

211,405 people · Spanish

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About the surname Aba

Is Aba a last name or a maiden name?

Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.

How do I pick a first name that goes with Aba?

Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Aba as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.