Abraham

Abraham (ay-bruh-ham) is a masculine name that is used in the English, Hebrew, and Dutch languages. Abraham is also a Biblical name. Abraham either means "father of many" in Hebrew or is derived from the name Abram and the Hebrew word hamon which means "many".

In the Bible, Abram was a many who had his name changed by God to Abraham. He is regarded as being the founder of the Hebrews by the Jews through his son Isaac and being the founder of the Arabs by the Muslims through his son Ishmael.

Abraham became a common name after the Protestant Reformation. Famous bearers of the name include Abraham Lincoln, the United States president during the Civil War.

Diminutives: Abe, Bram