Ham
ham
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
29
Peak Year
#7 in 1918
First Recorded
1886
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From Hebrew, Ham means 'hot' or 'sunburnt.' It is also a biblical name, the son of Noah.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
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Meaning
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Meaning
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