Abraham
Abraham comes from the Hebrew "Avraham," meaning "father of many" or "exalted father." In the Hebrew Bible, Abraham was the patriarch of the Israelites, called by God to leave his homeland and journey to Canaan. He is revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — making him one of the most influential figures in human history. The name has been continuously used for over 3,500 years. Abraham has been in the US top 500 most years since 1880, with a significant revival in the 2010s. It entered the top 200 in 2015. Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), the 16th US President who led the country through the Civil War and ended slavery, is the most famous American bearer. I find Abraham has a serious, slightly patriarchal quality — the "Ab" opening is firm, the "r" gives it weight, and the "m" ending gives it closure. The nickname Abe (as in Lincoln) lightens it considerably. Abraham is a male name of Hebrew origin that means "Father of many nations". Serious, patriarchal, and principled. The name sounds historic. Abrahams tend to be steady. US top 200 since 2015. Rising. Well-known people named Abraham include Abraham Lincoln (US President), Abraham (biblical patriarch), Abraham (religious figure), Abraham (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Abraham include Avraham (Hebrew), Ibrahim (Arabic), Abram (older form), Bram (nickname).