Name Abraham Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Abraham

Abraham is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Abraham?

Abraham is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin. He is the patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. His sons are called Isaac (by his wife Sarah) and Ishmael (by the handmaiden Hagar).

What does the name Abraham mean?

Abraham means “exalted father” (from Hebrew “‘áv/אָב” = father + “rum/רוּם” = to exalt) or “father of many”, “father of a multitude” (from Hebrew “‘áv/אָב” = father + “hamon/הָמוֹן” = multitude/many).

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