About Abaya
The surname Abaya is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in the Philippines. It is derived from the Arabic word "abayeh," which refers to a loose, flowing outer garment worn by women in some Muslim cultures. The surname Abaya is often associated with families who have a historical connection to the Islamic faith or have ancestral ties to Arab or Muslim communities.
The surname Abaya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Abaya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Abaya is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Abaya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Abaya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.