arba

Arba is a term with multiple meanings across language, religion, and culture. In Hebrew, arba is the word for four, a numeric term used in everyday speech and in biblical Hebrew.

In the Hebrew Bible, Arba is the name of a man described as the father of Anak, a figure associated with the giants of the land of Canaan. The phrase Kiriath-arba, literally "city of Arba," is cited as the ancient name for Hebron. The toponym reflects the practice of naming places after notable individuals in antiquity.

As a proper noun, Arba has appeared as a given name in Jewish and some other contexts, separate from its numeric meaning. It can be found in historical and literary sources, and has occasionally appeared in modern naming.

In English-language usage, ARBA is also an acronym for organizations, most notably the American Rabbit Breeders Association, which coordinates shows, standards, and registration for rabbit breeds. Beyond these, Arba may occur as a transliteration variant in other languages, but its primary references are limited to the biblical name, the Hebrew numeric term, and occasional acronyms.