Father of Gold
Derived from the Coptic Egyptian words 'apa' meaning father and 'noub' meaning gold. It is a deeply significant name in the Coptic Orthodox tradition, primarily associated with Saint Abanoub, a child martyr of the 4th century.
Less common today
Abanoub isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,218 in 2017.
4th-century child martyr in the Coptic Orthodox Church
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
