Boy
Hebrew
3 syllables
Abraham
AY-bruh-ham
/ˈeɪ.brə.hæm/
"Father of many" — the foundational biblical patriarch whose name shaped three world religions
Abraham comes from the Hebrew Avraham, traditionally interpreted as father of many nations, likely evolved from an earlier form Abram meaning exalted father. In the Bible, God changed Abram's name to Abraham as a covenant, making him the patriarch of the Israelite, Christian, and Islamic faiths. The name gained iconic American status through President Abraham Lincoln, and has seen a steady revival in the twenty-first century.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesA · bra · ham
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Root WordAvraham
MeaningFather of many nations
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1895
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayOctober 9
Nicknames
AbeBramAbie
About the Name Abraham
Abraham means father of many nations in Hebrew, from Avraham, an evolution of the earlier Abram meaning exalted father.
Abraham comes from the Hebrew Bible as the name of the founding patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Abraham has been in steady use for centuries and has been rising in the United States, currently in the top 200.
Abraham James, Abraham Isaac, and Abraham Daniel are strong, classic combinations.
Abrahams are often seen as principled, steadfast, and deeply loyal with a natural sense of leadership and moral authority.
The standard English spelling is Abraham. Ibrahim is the Arabic form, and Avraham is the Hebrew original.
Personality of Abraham
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Abraham
Creativity
68%
Elegance
72%
Independence
84%
Intelligence
86%
Strength
90%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Abraham
A
Abraham Lincoln
16th US President who led the nation through the Civil War and abolished slavery
A
Abraham (biblical)
Founding patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
A
Abraham Maslow
American psychologist who created the famous hierarchy of needs
Middle Names for Abraham
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Abraham
Abraham James
Abraham Isaac
Abraham Daniel
Abraham Joseph
Abraham Michael
Abraham Eli
Abraham Samuel
Abraham David
Abraham Thomas
Abraham Henry
Names Similar to Abraham
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Abraham
2000 BC
Abraham appears in the Book of Genesis as the founding patriarch of the Israelite people
600
Ibrahim, the Arabic form, becomes central to Islamic tradition
1809
Abraham Lincoln born, destined to become America's most revered president
1895
Abraham reaches peak popularity in the United States
Numerology & Symbolism of Abraham
8
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Onyx
🌸
Lucky Flower
Olive Branch
Abraham Around the World
How Abraham is written in different languages and scripts
إبراهيم
Arabic
エイブラハム
Japanese
Авраам
Russian
에이브러햄
Korean
亚伯拉罕
Chinese
Αβραάμ
Greek
अब्राहम
Hindi
אַבְרָהָם
Hebrew
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