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Abra
How to Pronounce Abra
Pronounced AH-brah /ˈɑ.brɑ/High
Meaning: A feminine form of Abraham — from the Hebrew, 'a father of multitudes', here read as 'a mother of multitudes'; also linked to the Hebrew, 'strength'; routes layeredLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Abra is a feminine form of Abraham — from the Hebrew, 'a father of multitudes', here read as 'a mother of multitudes'; it is also linked to the Hebrew, 'strength' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-brah').
In the U.S. it appears as a feminine of Abraham. Rare, a-mother-of-multitudes at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Abra mean?
Abra is a feminine form of Abraham — Hebrew 'a father of multitudes', read as 'a mother of multitudes'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Abra?
It's said AH-brah /ˈɑ.brɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Abra a boy or girl name?
Abra is a girl's name.
How popular is Abra?
Abra is a very rare name in the U.S.