From a Hebrew name which was derived from the Hebrew word רְעוּת (re'ut) meaning "friend". This is the name of the central character in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament, a Moabite woman who was the ancestor of King David. As a Christian name, Ruth has been in use since the Protestant Reformation.
Biblical Meaning: The name Abilene is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Abilene is: The father of mourning.
