Abraham
Meaning of Abraham
Abraham is a distinguished male name with deep historical and religious roots. Pronounced AY-bruh-ham, this name originates from the Hebrew language, meaning "father of many." It is famously associated with the biblical patriarch Abraham, a central figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition to its religious significance, the name has been borne by notable figures such as Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, who led the nation through its Civil War and worked to end slavery. Variations of the name include Abe and Bram. Despite its ancient origins, Abraham remains relatively popular in modern times; data from the United States shows that it consistently ranks within the top 300 names for newborn boys over the past century. This timeless appeal makes Abraham a strong choice for parents seeking a name with profound heritage and enduring charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AY-bruh-ham (/ˈeɪbrəhæm/)
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Notable People Named Abraham
| Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, led the nation through the Civil War, abolished slavery, and modernized the U.S. economy. |
| Abraham Harold Maslow was an influential American psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs and emphasizing the positive qualities in people. |
| Rav Kook, also known as Abraham Isaac Kook, was a prominent Orthodox rabbi and a key figure in religious Zionism, serving as the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of British Mandatory Palestine and founding the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva. |
| Abraham Kuyper, a prominent figure in Dutch history, served as Prime Minister and was a leading neo-Calvinist theologian and journalist. |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel was a prominent Polish-American rabbi, theologian, and philosopher known for his influential writings on Jewish philosophy and his leadership in the civil rights movement. |
| Abraham Pais was a Dutch-American physicist and science historian who survived the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands and went on to work with renowned physicists Niels Bohr and Albert Einstein, later becoming a respected physics professor and author. |
| Abraham Ortelius was a renowned Brabantian cartographer, geographer, and cosmographer, known for creating the first modern atlas, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, and is considered one of the founders of the Netherlandish school of cartography and geography. |
| Abraham Henry Foxman is an American lawyer and activist known for his leadership at the Anti-Defamation League and efforts to combat antisemitism. |
| Abraham Zacuto was a versatile Castilian astronomer, astrologer, mathematician, rabbi, and historian who held the position of Royal Astronomer to King John II of Portugal. |
| Abraham Verghese is an accomplished American physician, author, and professor at Stanford University Medical School, known for his best-selling books and recognition in the medical field. |
| Abraham Alexander Ribicoff was a prominent American Democratic Party politician from Connecticut, serving as a governor, congressman, senator, and Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. |
| Abraham Walkowitz was a Russian-American painter associated with early American Modernists and known for his abstract cityscapes and extensive collection of drawings of Isadora Duncan. |
| Abraham Lubin - Hazzan Abraham "Abe" Lubin is a prominent American Conservative Jewish Hazzan and former President of the Cantors Assembly, known for his role as cantor emeritus at Congregation Beth El in Bethesda, Maryland. |
| Abraham Morris Lilienfeld was an influential American epidemiologist and professor at Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, recognized for his pioneering work in broadening the scope of epidemiology to include chronic diseases alongside infectious ones. |
| Abraham Robinson was a mathematician known for developing nonstandard analysis, which reintroduced infinitesimal and infinite numbers into modern mathematics, with a focus on applied mathematics. |
