Abequa 
Native American, "Stays at home"
A Chippewa word for a stay-at-home mom, Abequa is intriguing enough for even the most ambitious power player. And if your daughter doesn't want to stand out in the crowd, she has her choice of the sweetly docile nicknames Abby and Becky.

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Abecka, Abequah, Abekwa, Abiqua
Nicknames
Abby, Becky
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