Avraham: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַבְרָהָם
Pronounced av-rah-HAHM
Meaning of Avraham
Avraham means "father of a multitude of nations". Abraham, the first of the patriarchs, is a symbol of faith and of hospitality.
Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for the father of a multitude of nations have I made thee.
וְלֹא־יִקָּרֵא עוֹד אֶת־שִׁמְךָ אַבְרָם וְהָיָה שִׁמְךָ אַבְרָהָם כִּי אַב־הֲמוֹן גּוֹיִם נְתַתִּיךָ׃
Avraham in Hebrew
Avraham is written אברהם in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַבְרָהָם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- בBet
- רResh
- הHe
- מMem
Gematria value: 248 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Resh 200 + He 5 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningfather of many nations
- Pronunciationav-rah-HAHM
- Hebrewאברהם
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Avraham ranked #10 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,048 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #10, in 2020 and 2024.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 1,048 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1,059 |
| 2022 | 11 | 1,069 |
| 2021 | 11 | 1,104 |
| 2020 | 10 | 1,043 |
| 2019 | 11 | 999 |
| 2018 | 13 | 990 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1,022 |
| 2016 | 12 | 983 |
| 2015 | 11 | 1,002 |
| 2014 | 11 | 1,065 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Avraham
What does the name Avraham mean?
Avraham means "father of a multitude of nations". Abraham, the first of the patriarchs, is a symbol of faith and of hospitality.
How do you pronounce Avraham?
Avraham is pronounced av-rah-HAHM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Avraham in Hebrew?
Avraham is written אברהם in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַבְרָהָם).
Is Avraham a biblical name?
Yes. Avraham appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 17:5.
How popular is the name Avraham in Israel?
In 2024, Avraham ranked #10 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,048 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #10, in 2020 and 2024. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Avraham?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אברהם adds up to 248 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Resh 200 + He 5 + Mem 40).
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