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Bram

Boy · Hebrew · Short name

Meaning
Father of multitudes, exalted father
Pronunciation
BRAM
Origin
Hebrew

Dutch short form of Abraham, from Hebrew.

Popularity
Uncommon in Netherlands (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, Dutch, English

Commonly used in: Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • AbrahamHebrew / English

    Full Hebrew form.

Cultural associations

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

  • Bram Stoker

    1847–1912

    Irish author of the Gothic horror novel 'Dracula'.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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