Abraham Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Abraham Name at a Glance

Name	Abraham
Meaning	Father of a great multitude
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Abraham Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Abraham means “Father of a great multitude”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Abraham Name Origin

Our database records Abraham under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Abraham a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Abraham is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Abraham

When considering Abraham for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.