Boy name
Abraham name meaning
“father of a multitude of peoples”
Abraham means “father of a multitude of peoples” in its traditional interpretation. An international form of Hebrew Avraham, it is used as a male name in Türkiye. The biblical account supplies this explanation, and the related name İbrahim refers to the same historical scriptural figure.
What does Abraham mean?
Father of a multitude of peoples
In Turkish: çok sayıda halkın babası
Abraham names the same biblical and Quranic figure known in Turkish as İbrahim. The name is associated with a patriarch and prophet shared by Jewish, Christian and Islamic narratives. Abram and Avraham are related forms, and its traditional meaning comes from the scriptural account of his renaming.
Origin of the name Abraham
Abraham is an international form of Hebrew Avraham. The biblical text interprets it as 'father of a multitude'; this is its traditional religious explanation rather than a fully secure linguistic derivation.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Abraham
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /abɾaham/ |
Is Abraham a boy’s name?
Yes, Abraham is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Abraham does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Abraham
FAQ about the name Abraham
What is the meaning of Abraham?
Abraham means “father of a multitude of peoples”. Abraham is an international form of Hebrew Avraham. The biblical text interprets it as 'father of a multitude'; this is its traditional religious explanation rather than a fully secure linguistic derivation.
Is Abraham a boy’s name?
Yes, Abraham is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Abraham in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Abraham nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Abraham?
Abraham is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Abraham have?
Abraham has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Abraham?
Abraham does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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