Bram

At a Glance: Name: Bram – Meaning: father of multitudes (via Abraham) – Origin: Dutch (short form of Hebrew Abraham) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: BRAM

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Bram is a short, one-syllable form of Abraham, pronounced BRAM. It comes from Dutch usage as a shortened version of the Hebrew name, carrying the same meaning: father of multitudes. For parents drawn to a compact take on a longer classic name, Bram fits that shape.

Meaning & Origin of Bram

Meaning: Father of multitudes (via abraham).

Origin: Dutch (short form of Hebrew Abraham).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Bram

Phonetic: BRAM   IPA: /ˈbræm/

Popularity of Bram

Bram's SSA tracking runs from 1948 to 2024. It hit its high point in 2016 with 72 boys given the name (rank #1995), and by 2024 had dropped to rank #2948 with 42 boys named Bram.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1948–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Bram mean?

Father of multitudes (via abraham). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bram)

How do you pronounce Bram?

Bram is pronounced BRAM (IPA: /ˈbræm/).

Is Bram a popular name right now?

Bram peaked at #1995 in 2016 and is ranked #2948 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1948–2024.)

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