Avraham

Boy's name

Avraham is a Hebrew name derived from the word "av," meaning "father," and "ram," meaning "exalted." It is of biblical origin.

Meaning Father of many
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 216 Rising
Peak year 2023

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Avraham Stern - Zionist leader, founder of Lehi resistance group.
  • Avraham Infeld - Jewish educator, advocate for Jewish identity.
  • Avraham Sutzkever - Yiddish poet, Holocaust survivor, cultural figure.
  • Avraham Shlonsky - Israeli poet, translator, and editor.
  • Avraham Yehoshua Heshel - Hasidic rebbe, spiritual leader.
  • Avraham Grant - Israeli football manager, former player.
  • Avraham Burg - Israeli politician, former Speaker of the Knesset.
  • Avraham Fried - Orthodox Jewish singer, performer of Jewish music.
  • Avraham Harman - Israeli diplomat, President of Hebrew University.
  • Avraham Gileadi - Scholar, author, expert on Isaiah and ancient scripture.

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