Language & etymology
What the name means.
Abba is Aramaic, not Hebrew, although written in the same script. It is a form of ab, “father,” preserved in the Greek New Testament. It expresses filial prayer; reducing it simply to “Daddy” understates its use. The calculation uses traditional Hebrew-script letter values.
Gematria
The numeric value.
Aleph 1 + Bet 2 + Aleph 1 = 4
Numeric value is a traditional interpretive practice; it is not the word’s etymology and does not establish doctrine.
Aramaic & Semitic character
A devotional reflection.
Abba is Aramaic. Related ancient Semitic letter forms are displayed for devotional reflection only, not as a Hebrew etymology or secret translation.
𐤀
Aleph
strength
𐤁
Bet
house
𐤀
Aleph
strength
The promise
What it reveals.
Through Christ, believers are welcomed as children rather than strangers.
Supporting Scripture
Written in the Word.
“Ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
Romans 8:15