abram
|a-bram|
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/ˈeɪbrəm/
exalted father
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Abram' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'אַבְרָם' (Avram), where 'av' meant 'father' and 'ram' meant 'exalted'.
Historical Evolution
'Avram' transformed into the Greek word 'Abram' and eventually became the modern English name 'Abram'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'exalted father', but over time it evolved into its current use as a name.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a historical or biblical name, often associated with the patriarch Abraham.
Abram was later renamed Abraham in the Bible.
Synonyms
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