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Abraham

AY-bruh-ham

Popularity

#204

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

102,484

Peak Year

#2,583 in 2016

First Recorded

1880

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'father of many,' symbolizing leadership and a strong family lineage.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Abraham Lincoln

    16th President of the United States

  • Abraham Maslow

    American psychologist, Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Nicknames

Personality Traits

WiseStrongLeaderKind

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