Abraham
father of a multitude (Hebrew)
Abraham is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 351, with 20,419 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
father of a multitude (Hebrew)
Rooted in the biblical Hebrew tradition as the name of the founding patriarch. In the Philippines, it is a traditional Christian given name favored in both Catholic and Protestant families.
Derived from the Hebrew name Avraham, meaning father of many. It was introduced to the Philippines through Spanish Christianization and later reinforced through American Protestant and civil influences.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Abe, Bram, or Abeng in everyday Filipino conversation. It is perceived as a classic, dignified, and devout name.
Related forms
- Abrahán Spanish
- Ibrahim Arabic
- Abraham French
Would your family give Abraham?
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Abraham with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Abraham with two Filipino surnames?
Abraham is the given name. The full name is Abraham + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Abraham a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Abraham is number 351, with 20,419 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.