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Abraham: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“father of a multitude”
ابراہم
אברהם
What Abraham means
Abraham (ابراہم, Hebrew אברהם) is a Christian boy’s name that means “father of a multitude”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Abraham.
Abraham at a glance
- Meaning
- father of a multitude
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- ay-bruh-ham
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- First letter
- A · ا
Meaning of Abraham
- In English
- father of a multitude
- اردو میں معنی
- بہت سی قوموں کا باپ
Origin and history of Abraham
From Hebrew Avraham, meaning 'father of a multitude'. Urdu Bible form ابرہام; the related Muslim form is Ibrahim.
Base wordHebrew Avraham
How to say and write Abraham
- Say it
- ay-bruh-ham3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Abraham
- Urdu
- ابراہم
- Original script
- אברהם
- Other spellings
- Abram
- Known bearer
- Abraham, patriarch of Genesis
- Themes
- Honour
Sibling names for Abraham
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Abraham.
- AdaایڈاnobleGirlGermanic
- Adelaideایڈیلیڈof noble kind; nobilityGirlGermanic
- Aliceایلسnoble; of noble kindGirlGermanic
- Audreyآڈریnoble strengthGirlEnglish
- Augustaآگسٹاvenerable; majesticGirlLatin
- Abigailابیگیلfather of joy; my father is joyGirlHebrew
- Adahعدہornament; beautyGirlHebrew
- Anitaانیتاgrace; favourGirlHebrew
Names like Abraham
- Albertالبرٹnoble and brightBoyGermanic
- Alvinایلونnoble friendBoyEnglish
- AnthonyانتھونیMeaning disputedBoyLatin
- Augustineآگسٹینvenerable; majesticBoyLatin
- Augustusآگسٹسvenerable; majesticBoyLatin
- Benjaminبینجمنson of the right handBoyHebrew
- BrianبرائنMeaning disputedBoyCeltic
- CorneliusکارنیلیسMeaning disputedBoyLatin
- Edmundایڈمنڈprotector of prosperityBoyEnglish
- Edwardایڈورڈguardian of prosperity; rich guardianBoyEnglish
Names that sound like Abraham
Questions about the name Abraham
What does the name Abraham mean?
Abraham means “father of a multitude”. In Urdu: بہت سی قوموں کا باپ. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Abraham a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Abraham is a boy’s name.
Is Abraham a Christian name?
Yes. Abraham is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Avraham, meaning 'father of a multitude'. Urdu Bible form ابرہام; the related Muslim form is Ibrahim.
How do you pronounce Abraham?
Say it “ay-bruh-ham”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Abraham in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Abraham is written ابراہم. In its original script: אברהם.
What are other spellings of Abraham?
Abraham is also spelled Abram.
Who is a famous person named Abraham?
Abraham, patriarch of Genesis
Is the meaning of Abraham verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.