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Abraham

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Father of multitudes
Pronunciation
AY-bruh-ham
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew 'Avraham' meaning father of many nations.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • AvrahamHebrew

    Hebrew form of Abraham.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Abraham Lincoln

    1809–1865

    16th President of the United States who led the nation through the Civil War and ended slavery.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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