(The Hebrew word אֲבִיהַ֫יִל (Avihail or Abihail) is a masculine given name that appears in the Bible and is usually translated as "my father is power" or "my father is strength."
Or (more correctly) אֲבִיחַיִל Abikjail; from H1 and H2428; father (i.e., possessor) of power; Abikjail, the name of three Israelite men and two Israelite women, Abihail.
? Meaning and Decomposition:
Transliteration: Avihail or Abihail
Strong H32
Meaning:
"My father is strength" or "My father is power"
אָב (av) = father
חַיִל (jail) = strength, power, worth, army, wealth
Therefore, the name אֲבִיהַ֫יִל reflects the idea of a father who is strong or powerful, or the idea that power or strength comes from the father.
Biblical Appearances:
2 Chronicles 21:2 –
In the genealogy of the kings of Judah, Abihail is the mother of Jehoram, the king of Judah.
"Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat… son of Abihail, the daughter of Elijah."
1 Chronicles 2:29 –
He is also mentioned as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah.
"And the son of Abihail…"
Meaning and Context:
Strength or Power: The חַיִל component of this name, which is also translated as "might" or "army," implies that the father represented or symbolized strength or authority.
Theophoric Use: Names like אֲבִיהַ֫יִל were frequently used to express a connection with divine or leadership qualities. A name like this may reflect a connection to divine power or strength as a source of authority or protection.
✅ In summary:
Element Detail
Hebrew אֲבִיהַ֫יִל (Avihail)
Strong H32
Meaning "My father is strength" / "My father is power"
Type: Male proper name
Context: Appears in genealogies of the kings of Judah and the tribes of Israel
