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Abrahan

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-brah-AHN /ɑ.brɑˈɑn/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish form of Abraham — from Hebrew Avraham, 'a father of many; a father of a multitude'Medium

In 30 seconds: A father of many: Abrahan is the Spanish Abraham — 'a father of a multitude'. Classic, biblical, and warm (said 'ah-brah-AHN').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish
MeaningThe Spanish form of Abraham — from Hebrew Avraham, 'a father of many; a father of a multitude'
U.S. rank (2025)#6149 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,053

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519682025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abrahan is the Spanish form of Abraham — from the Hebrew Avraham, 'a father of many; a father of a multitude'. In the Bible, Abraham is the great patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. A classic, biblical name across the Hispanic world (said 'ah-brah-AHN'; nickname Abra).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare in this spelling, a-father-of-many at the root, and biblical.

Did you know? Abraham means 'a father of many; a father of a multitude' (Hebrew Avraham) — Abrahan is its Spanish form, a classic, biblical name (said 'ah-brah-AHN').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Abraham — root etymology

Variations

AbrahamAbrahámIbrahim

Nicknames

Abra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abrahan mean?

Abrahan is the Spanish Abraham — Hebrew 'a father of many; a father of a multitude'.

How do you pronounce Abrahan?

It's said ah-brah-AHN /ɑ.brɑˈɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Abrahan a boy or girl name?

Abrahan is a boy's name.

How popular is Abrahan?

Abrahan is a rare name in the U.S.

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