Ham Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ham Name at a Glance

Name	Ham
Meaning	Hot. One of the sons of Noah in the Old Testament Diminutive of Abraham: Father of a multitude. In the Old Testament patriarch Abram's name was changed to Abraham when it was revealed he would be father of the Hebrew nation.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ham Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ham means “Hot. One of the sons of Noah in the Old Testament Diminutive of Abraham: Father of a multitude. In the Old Testament patriarch Abram's name was changed to Abraham when it was revealed he would be father of the Hebrew nation”. 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.

Ham Name Origin

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

Is Ham a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Ham

When considering Ham 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.