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Abraham name meaning
First Name
93k
in the U.S.
since 1880
93k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
31k
in the U.S.
in 2010
31k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Abraham mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Abraham
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
64%
American
16%
Arabic
14%
Aramaic
3%
African
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Namibia, the name Abraham is of Aramaic origin and means "Father of many nations".
- According to 2 people from the United States and the United Kingdom, the name Abraham is of Hebrew origin and means "Father of many".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Abraham means "Father of nations".
- A user from Ghana says the name Abraham means "Father of all nations".
- According to a user from the United States, the name Abraham is of Hebrew origin and means "Father of a multitude".
- A user from Florida, U.S. says the name Abraham is of Arabic origin and means "Father of the multitude".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Abraham is of Aramaic origin and means "Father of Fathers".
- A user from Puerto Rico says the name Abraham means "Merciful Father".
- A submission from Poland says the name Abraham means "To beget many children".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- The first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son ("Judaism, Christianity, and Islam each has a special claim on Abraham")
Wiktionary
From Late Latin Ābraham, from Ancient Greek Ἀβραάμ (Abraám), from Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (aḇrāˈhām, “Abraham”). Glossed as אַב (aḇ, “father of”) + הֲמוֹן (hăˈmōn, “multitude of”) in Genesis 17:4–5; or from Hebrew אַבְרָם (aˈḇrām, “Abram”).
- (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Baha'i) A prophet in the Old Testament, Qur'an and Aqdas; a Semitic patriarch who preached monotheism, father of the Jewish patriarch Isaac and the Arab patriarch Ishmael. [First attested prior to 1150.]
- Synonyms: Abram, Ibrahim
- A male given name from Hebrew. [First attested prior to 1150.]
- A patronymic surname. [First attested prior to 1150.]
- The 14th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
- (archaic, British slang, chiefly London) A shop selling cheap and low-quality clothes, especially in the East End of London.
Abraham was also found in the following language(s): Catalan, Cebuano, Czech, Dutch, Ewe, French, German, Latin, Maltese, Old English, Polish, Scots, Spanish, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Abraham
Notable Persons Named Abraham
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was a President of the United States, Member of the Illinois House of Representatives, and Illinois House of Representatives. His military service ended in 3. Abraham was born on February 12th, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S. He breathed his last breath on April 15th, 1865.
Abraham
Abraham is a religious. Abraham was given the name Abram in Mesopotamia.
Abraham Maslow
Abraham Maslow was a scientist in the field of psychology. Abraham was given the name Abraham Harold Maslow on April 1st, 1908 in Brooklyn. He left this life on June 8th, 1970.
Abraham Van Helsing
Abraham Van Helsing is a fictional character. Abraham is also known as Van Helsing, Dr. Van Helsing, and Professor Van Helsing.
Bram Stoker
Bram Stoker was a gothic fiction and romance novel novelist. Bram was given the name Abraham Stoker on November 8th, 1847 in Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland. He left this life on April 20th, 1912.
Abe Vigoda
Abe Vigoda was an actor. His career lasted from 1949 to 2014. Abe was given the name Abraham Charles Vigoda on February 24th, 1921 in Brooklyn, New York, US. He left this life on January 26th, 2016.
- Abraham Lincoln16th President of the United States
- Abraham in Islam
- Abe FortasAssociate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
- Abraham Lincoln II
- Abraham BenrubiActor
- Abraham KuyperTheology
- Abraham de MoivreScientist
- Albert WarnerFilm Executive
- Abraham Reles
- Abraham WaldScientist
- Abraham VergheseNovelist
- Abraham BeameOffice Holder
- Abe CunninghamMusician
- Abraham Foxman
Notable Persons With the Last Name Abraham
Notable Persons With the Last Name Abraham
Abraham
Abraham is a religious. Abraham was given the name Abram in Mesopotamia.
John Abraham
John Abraham is an actor, film producer, model (people), and model. He has had major accomplishments since 1997. John was given the name Farhan Abraham on December 17th, 1972 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Farrah Abraham
Farrah Abraham is a television personality and author. She was most active from 2009 to present. Farrah was given the name Farrah Lynn Abraham on May 31st, 1991 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.
F. Murray Abraham
He has been prominent since 1971. F. was given the name Murray Abraham on October 24th, 1939 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Daniel Abraham
Daniel Abraham is a fantasy, science fiction, comedy, and horror fiction writer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1996 to present.
Arthur Abraham
Arthur Abraham is a boxer. Arthur was born on February 20th, 1980 in Yerevan.
Common last names for Abraham
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Abraham | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 45.00% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 20.48% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 25.64% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.73% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.12% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 6.03% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Abraham
People with the last name Abraham are most frequently White, African American, or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
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Fun Facts about the name Abraham
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