Curated name meaning and origin

Abraham

אַבְרָהָם

Curated linguistic recordboy

Father of many nations in biblical interpretation

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Abraham
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
AY-bruh-ham
Origin
Hebrew
Languages
Hebrew, English
Region
Global
Cultural / locale context
Jewish, Christian, Muslim
Gender usage
boy
Starting character
A
Letters / characters
7
Syllables
3
Style tags
traditional, international

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Father of many nations in biblical interpretation

From Hebrew Avraham; Genesis gives the traditional explanation father of a multitude

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

AvrahamAbram

Explicitly related names

Source and canonical record

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
abraham
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
Unique known variants or transliterations resolve to this page; ambiguous aliases remain separate search results.
Transparent calculations

Numerology for Abraham

These are letter-value calculations, not scientific measurements. The model and exact spelling or transliteration used are shown so the result can be checked.

Pythagorean

Expression 8

Compound value: 26

Soul Urge: 3 · Personality: 5

Chaldean

Name number 7

Compound value: 16

Hebrew Gematria

Name number 5

Compound value: 248

Calculated from אַבְרָהָם, not from a Latin spelling.

Primary interpretation

This pattern favors reflection, specialist knowledge, and checking an idea carefully before accepting it.

Compound 16: A number of inner correction: pride gives way to clearer self-knowledge.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 4, 5, 7

Common questions about Abraham

What does the name Abraham mean?

Father of many nations in biblical interpretation. From Hebrew Avraham; Genesis gives the traditional explanation father of a multitude

How is Abraham pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is AY-bruh-ham. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Abraham?

The record classifies the origin as Hebrew, with usage in Hebrew, English.

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