Boy name guide

Abraham name meaning, origin and style

Abraham is a Hebrew name commonly associated with father of multitudes.

Origin

Hebrew

Meaning

father of multitudes

Say it

AY-bruh-ham

Choosing Abraham

A substantial biblical name with Abe as a grounded and familiar short form.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.