Abram
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A Biblical name meaning “father of height” or “father of elevation.”
Meaning
Abram comes from the Hebrew elements usually explained in old name books as meaning “father of height” or “father of elevation.” In the Bible, it is the earlier name of Abraham, later changed by divine appointment, which is why many Christian-name dictionaries list Abram alongside Abraham.
Origin
HebrewEnglishmasculine
Fun fact
19th-century name books often paired Abram with Abraham to show the name’s biblical name-change story.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names, A list of Christian names, their derivatives, nicknames and equivalents in several languages.