The name Habakkuk originates from the Hebrew name חֲבַקּוּק (Ḥavaqquq), likely derived from the root חָבַק (ḥavaq), meaning 'embrace'. In the Old Testament, Habakkuk is one of the twelve minor prophets and the author of the Book of Habakkuk. The name symbolizes a deep connection or embrace, reflecting the prophet's role in conveying divine messages and his intimate relationship with God.