| Meaning | father of multitudes, exalted father |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Av-ra-ham |
About Avraham
Majestic and historically profound, Avraham carries millennia of cultural significance and spiritual weight. This traditional form maintains authenticity for families deeply connected to their heritage while offering international recognition. The three-syllable structure gives it ceremonial dignity, making it feel substantial and important—a name worthy of significant occasions. Avraham suggests strength of character, wisdom, and moral grounding, qualities many parents hope to instill in their sons. While deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, it translates well across borders and languages, particularly in communities valuing religious and cultural heritage. The name commands respect without seeming unapproachable, balancing gravitas with genuine warmth. Boys named Avraham often carry themselves with quiet confidence, perhaps living up to their name's weighty associations. For families wanting a name that honors tradition while remaining timeless, Avraham represents an enduring choice that transcends passing trends.
Nicknames for Avraham
| Avi |
| Av |
| Abe |
| Ham |
Famous People Named Avraham
| Avraham Stern | Founder of the Zionist group Lehi |
| Avraham Sutzkever | Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor |
| Avraham Hirschson | Israeli politician and former Minister of Finance |
| Avraham Shalom | Former head of Israel's internal security agency, Shin Bet |
| Avraham Burg | Israeli author and former Speaker of the Knesset |
| Avraham Grant | Israeli football manager and former player |
| Avraham Gileadi | Scholar and author specializing in ancient texts |
| Avraham Yoffe | Israeli physicist and academic |
| Avraham Even-Shoshan | Israeli linguist and lexicographer |
| Avraham Infeld | Jewish educator and leader |
| Avraham Heffner | Israeli composer and conductor |
| Avraham Lanir | Businessman and philanthropist |
| Avraham Hirschsohn | Israeli artist and sculptor |
| Avraham B. Yehoshua | Israeli author and professor of literature |
| Avraham Sternberg | Israeli basketball player |
| Avraham Melamed | Israeli rabbi and scholar |
| Avraham Fried | American Hasidic singer |
| Avraham Yitzchak Bloch | Jewish rabbi and educator |
| Avraham Yitzhak HaCohen Kook | Influential rabbi and philosopher |
| Avraham Ravitz | Israeli politician and member of the Knesset |
Characters Named Avraham
| Avraham Levy | Character in the novel "Exodus" by Leon Uris |
| Avraham Goldstein | Character in the film "A Serious Man" by the Coen brothers |
| Avraham Ben-Eliezer | Character in the TV series "Hatufim" - "Prisoners of War" |
| Avraham Dreyfuss | Character in the play "I'm Not Rappaport" by Herb Gardner |
| Avraham Cohen | Character in the novel "The Hope" by Herman Wouk |
| Avraham Orenstein | Character in the book "The World at Night" by Alan Furst |
| Avraham Kaplan | Character in the TV series "Shtisel" |
| Avraham Rosenthal | Character in the novel "Mila 18" by Leon Uris |
| Avraham Weiss | Character in the film "Rashevski's Tango" by Sam Garbarski |
| Avraham Klein | Character in the film "Kapo in Jerusalem" by Uri Barbash |
| Avraham Ishai | Character in the TV series "Our Boys" |
| Avraham Arad | Character in the film "For My Father" by Dror Zahavi |
| Avraham Margulies | Character in the novel "The World to Come" by Dara Horn |
| Avraham "Avi" Sharon | Character in the book "The Source" by James A. Michener |
| Avraham Malul | Character in the film "Hunting Elephants" by Reshef Levi |
| Avraham Barzilai | Character in the film "The Syrian Bride" by Eran Riklis |
| Avraham Romirowsky | Character in the novel "As a Driven Leaf" by Milton Steinberg |
| Avraham Maimon | Character in the film "The Policeman" by Nadav Lapid |
| Avraham Leibowitz | Character in the novel "The Golem and the Jinni" by Helene Wecker |
| Avraham Isaac Hakohen Kook | Character in the play "The Deputy" by Rolf Hochhuth |