Ham
Meaning of Ham
Ham is a name with strong roots and historical associations. It is a male name of English origin and is pronounced as "ham" (/hæm/) in English. The name Hamlet is also considered a variation of Ham. Throughout the years, Ham has been given to a small number of newborn boys in the United States, with occurrences recorded as far back as the late 19th century. While not among the most popular names, it still holds significance for those who appreciate its simplicity and charm. Whether inspired by Shakespeare's famous play or simply drawn to its unique sound, Ham is a name that stands out and leaves an impression.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ham (/hæm/)
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Notable People Named Ham
| Ham Jeung-im - Ham Jeung Im is a South Korean writer, professor, and former literary editor known for her prolific writing and unique perspective on 1990s Korean literature. |
| Ham Fisher - Hammond Edward "Ham" Fisher was a renowned American comic strip writer and cartoonist, famous for his successful and long-running Joe Palooka comic strip that ranked among the top five newspaper comics for many years. |
| Ham Mukasa, also known as Hamu Mukasa, was a vizier in the court of Mutesa I of Buganda and later secretary to Apolo Kagwa, known for his fluency in English and Swahili and for writing one of the first glossaries of the Ganda language. |
| Emperor Hàm Nghi, also known as Nguyễn Phúc Ưng Lịch, was the short-reigning eighth emperor of the Vietnamese Nguyễn dynasty. |
| Ham Ji-hoon is a South Korean professional basketball player who serves as the captain and longest-serving player for Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus in the Korean Basketball League. |
| Ham Sung-min is a South Korean actor known for his roles in popular dramas and movies such as Sweet Revenge, Gangnam Beauty, and The Battleship Island. |
| Ham Hyatt - Robert Hamilton Hyatt, an American professional baseball first baseman, had a career in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1918, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Yankees. |
| Ham Chan-mi - Ham Chan-Mi is a South Korean swimmer known for her expertise in backstroke events and her achievements at the 2010 Asian Games. |
| Ham Dowling - James Hamilton "Ham" Dowling was a college football player and the former chief engineer of the Florida State Highway Commission. |
| Ham Seok-min is a South Korean footballer currently playing for Gangwon FC on loan from Suwon Bluewings, and he has represented the South Korea national under-20 football team. |
| Ham Sang-myeong is a South Korean boxer who participated in the men's bantamweight event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. |
| Ham Deog-won is a South Korean wrestler who competed in the men's freestyle 130 kg at the 1988 Summer Olympics. |
| Ham Dong-hee is a South Korean wheelchair curler. |
| Ham Hyeong-kyu - Ham Hyeong Kyu is a retired South Korean footballer known for his position as a forward. |
| Ham Eun-ji is a South Korean professional weightlifter who qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics in the 55 kg category. |
