What Does the Name Abraham Mean?

Abraham is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning “father of multitudes.”

Updated June 2026

Name	Abraham
Gender	male
Origin	Hebrew
Meaning	father of multitudes
Variants	Abe, Abram, Ibrahim, Bram, Avraham
Popularity	A consistently used classic in the U.S., usually in the top 200 to 250; strongly associated with Abraham Lincoln and widely used among Jewish, Christian, and Hispanic families.

The meaning and origin of Abraham

The name Abraham means “father of multitudes” and has Hebrew origins. From Hebrew Avraham, interpreted in Genesis as 'father of a multitude (of nations).' It is the name of the biblical patriarch revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Variants and related names

Abraham is related to several other names you may recognize: Abe, Abram, Ibrahim, Bram, Avraham. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Abraham?

A consistently used classic in the U.S., usually in the top 200 to 250; strongly associated with Abraham Lincoln and widely used among Jewish, Christian, and Hispanic families.

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