Male Name
Abraham
ˈeɪ.bɹə.hæm
a.βɾa.ˈam
a.bʁa.am
ˈaː.braː.ɦɑm
ˈaː.bʁa.ham
ˈɑː.bra.ham
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Ace Attorney characters
American presidents
biblical patriarchs
Charles Dickens characters
Civilization VI characters
Dharma and Greg characters
Dracula characters
family
folk heroes
God Eater characters
Writing Systems
אַבְרָהָםHebrew
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
71/100
classic100%
mature100%
formal80%
natural100%
wholesome120%
strong140%
refined100%
complex100%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Abraham originates from the Hebrew name אַבְרָהָם (ʾAvraham), which can be interpreted as 'father of many' or as a contraction of Abram and הָמוֹן (hamon), meaning 'many, multitude'. In the biblical narrative, Abraham is a pivotal figure, originally named Abram before God changed his name to signify his destiny as the father of many nations. This name reflects his role as the patriarch of the Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—where he is revered as a foundational figu...
Etymology
Original Form:
אַבְרָהָם (ʾAvraham)
Evolution:
From Abram to Abraham, signifying a divine promise of numerous descendants.
Source:
Biblical texts, specifically Genesis 17:5.