ABRAHAM
The meaning of the unisex name Abraham is MEANIING FATHER OF A MULTITUDE ABRAHAM THE FIRST OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PATRIARCHS. GOD CHANGED IT FROM ABRAM WHEN HE APPOINTED HIM TO BE THE FATHER OF THE HEBREW NATION..
Details on ABRAHAM:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Meaniing father of a multitude abraham the first of the old testament patriarchs. god changed it from abram when he appointed him to be the father of the hebrew nation
- Popularity for Boy:
- 379th in the USA (top 5%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 29,043rd in the USA (bottom 40%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
1,729 births
ABRAHAM as a BOY in 2024
5 births
ABRAHAM as a GIRL in 2017
The meaning(s) of ABRAHAM:
The name Abraham is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Abraham is: Father of a great multitude.
The name Abraham is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Abraham is: Father of a great multitude.
The name Abraham is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Abraham is: Father of a multitude. In Genesis the Old Testament patriarch Abram's name was changed to Abraham when it was revealed he would be father of the Hebrew nation. The name Abraham was further popularized by 19th century US president Abraham Lincoln.
USA SSA birth(s) for ABRAHAM:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name ABRAHAM
ABRAHAM as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1729 births |
| 2023 | 1695 births |
| 2022 | 1840 births |
| 2021 | 1913 births |
| 2020 | 1899 births |
| 2019 | 2064 births |
| 2018 | 2372 births |
| 2017 | 2300 births |
| 2016 | 2575 births |
| 2015 | 2443 births |
| 2014 | 2375 births |
| 2013 | 2214 births |
| 2012 | 1950 births |
| 2011 | 1934 births |
| 2010 | 1923 births |
| 2009 | 2105 births |
ABRAHAM as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 births |
| 2015 | 6 births |
| 2014 | 10 births |
| 2013 | 6 births |
| 2012 | 5 births |
| 2009 | 5 births |
| 2008 | 5 births |
| 2005 | 5 births |
| 2004 | 7 births |
| 2003 | 6 births |
| 2001 | 5 births |
| 2000 | 8 births |
| 1999 | 8 births |
| 1998 | 5 births |
| 1994 | 9 births |
| 1993 | 7 births |
About the name ABRAHAM
Abraham, a name steeped in history and significance, originates from the ancient Hebrew name Avraham, meaning "father of many" or "exalted father." This timeless name resonates deeply within Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, symbolizing faith, leadership, and covenant. Known as a patriarch, Abraham's story unfolds across the landscapes of the Middle East, encapsulating themes of devotion and promise. Popular in countries such as Israel, the United States, and parts of Latin America, the name carries a sense of warmth and wisdom, often associated with figures of strength and integrity. In contemporary usage, Abraham is embraced across diverse cultures, from the bustling streets of Buenos Aires to the historic towns of Eastern Europe, where it is celebrated in various forms, like Ibrahim in Arabic-speaking regions. Choosing the name Abraham for your child is akin to bestowing a legacy of hope and resilience, a reminder of the enduring connections that bind us through faith and family across generations.
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