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At a Glance: Name: Abraham – Meaning: father of a multitude (nations) – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AY-bruh-ham
Abraham is a Hebrew name traditionally explained in the Bible as meaning 'father of a multitude' or 'father of many nations.' Scholars now suspect that explanation is a folk etymology, and that the name may have originally meant something closer to 'father is exalted.' It's a timeless, classic, vintage pick, pronounced AY-bruh-ham (IPA /ˈeɪbrəhæm/).
Meaning & Origin of Abraham
Meaning: Father of a multitude (nations).
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: father of many/a multitude of nations Actually: though this is the Bible's own explanation, scholars suspect it's a folk etymology and that the name originally meant something closer to 'father is exalted.'
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Abraham
Phonetic: AY-bruh-ham IPA: /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
Popularity of Abraham
In 2024, Abraham ranked #204 with 1,729 babies given the name, compared to its peak of #124 back in 1911, when only 292 boys received it. The name sits lower in the rankings today even though far more babies are actually named Abraham now than at its 1911 peak.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Abraham mean?
Father of a multitude (nations). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Abraham)
How do you pronounce Abraham?
Abraham is pronounced AY-bruh-ham (IPA: /ˈeɪbrəhæm/).
Is Abraham a popular name right now?
Abraham peaked at #124 in 1911 and is ranked #204 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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