Chavakuk (Habakkuk): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Chavakuk (Habakkuk) – Meaning: embrace – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy


Chavakuk (Habakkuk) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “embrace”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Chavakuk (Habakkuk)

Meaning: Embrace.

Origin: Hebrew.

Popularity of Chavakuk (Habakkuk)

Chavakuk (Habakkuk) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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