Indian name meaning

Abraham

♂ Boy

Ab·ra·ham · 3 syllables

Father of many nations

Origin
Hebrew
Most used by
Christian families
Commonly used in
Christian families across India
How common is this name?Rare

From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).

7
Name number 7 · The Seeker

Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.

Chaldean letter values for Abraham
Abraham
1221514

1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Abraham carries the name number 7.

About the name Abraham

Abraham is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Father of many nations.”

Spoken aloud it is Ab·ra·ham — 3 syllables. Abraham is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abraham mean?

Abraham means “Father of many nations.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.

Is Abraham a boy or a girl name?

Abraham is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Abraham?

Abraham is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.

How do you pronounce Abraham?

Abraham has 3 syllables and is said as Ab·ra·ham.

What is the numerology number of the name Abraham?

In the Chaldean system, Abraham has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”

Is Abraham a common name in India?

Abraham does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.

What names go well with Abraham?

For a sister to Abraham, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Abigail, Anna, Rebecca or Elizabeth all pair naturally with it.

Which names sound similar to Abraham?

Soham, Arham, Shubham or Gautham share Abraham's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.

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