anba

[ an-buh ]

/ ˈæn bə /

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noun

father: a title of a clergyman or saint in the Coptic Church.

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Also am·ba

[am-buh] /ˈæm bə/ .

Origin of anba

From Arabic, from Coptic apa, abba, from Syriac abbā “father”

While the people were there, Anba-hebe, the tribal historian was born.
Omaha sociology (1884 N 03 / 1881-1882 (pages 205-370))|James Owen Dorsey
But Anba-hebe's story shows that it was not a real pipe, but the firebrand for lighting the pipes.
Omaha sociology (1884 N 03 / 1881-1882 (pages 205-370))|James Owen Dorsey
Now it appears that they have united with Wajin-anba and Siede-jiga, the survivors of the Ictasandaqti.
Omaha sociology (1884 N 03 / 1881-1882 (pages 205-370))|James Owen Dorsey
These songs were very many, and lasted till daylight, according to Anba-hbe, the tribal historian.
Omaha sociology (1884 N 03 / 1881-1882 (pages 205-370))|James Owen Dorsey

Some say that throughout this ceremony sacred songs were sung: "Anba iugqti waan gini," They sat singing throughout the day.
Omaha sociology (1884 N 03 / 1881-1882 (pages 205-370))|James Owen Dorsey