Abijah

A man, in the time of Exile and Return · named in 3 verses

the name means father (i.e. worshipper) of Jah Strong's Lexicon

Abijah was one of the priests who sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time and was also listed among the priests who returned from the Babylonian exile.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Father (i.e., "possessor or worshipper") of Jehovah. (1.) 1 Chr. 7:8. (2.) 1 Chr. 2:24.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Nehemiah 10:7.

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Verses that name Abijah

Nehemiah 10:7 Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Nehemiah 12:4 Iddo, Ginnethon, Abijah,
Nehemiah 12:17 of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;