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Avrahom

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Pronounced AHV-rah-hum /ˈɑːv.rɑː.hɒm/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish/Hebrew form of Abraham, from the Hebrew Avraham, 'father of a multitude; father of many nations' - the patriarch's name, common in Orthodox Jewish families.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Yiddish form of Abraham: Avrahom means 'father of a multitude' (said 'AHV-rah-hum'). Traditional and rooted.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish

MeaningA Yiddish/Hebrew form of Abraham, from the Hebrew Avraham, 'father of a multitude; father of many nations' - the patriarch's name, common in Orthodox Jewish families.

U.S. rank (2025)#10832 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 81

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Avrahom renders Abraham in its Hebrew and Yiddish form, from Avraham, 'father of a multitude.' It carries deep biblical weight and heritage - rare in wider U.S. use, familiar in Orthodox communities (said 'AHV-rah-hum').

In the U.S. it appears rarely overall, more within Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, biblical, and rooted.

Did you know? Avrahom is a Yiddish and Hebrew form of Abraham - 'father of a multitude; father of many nations' - the patriarch's name, treasured in Orthodox Jewish families (said 'AHV-rah-hum').

Overall data confidence 58%

References - Avrahom — Yiddish/Hebrew Abraham; 'father of a multitude'

Variations

AbrahamAvrahamAvrohom

Nicknames

AviAvrum

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avrahom mean?

Avrahom is a Yiddish/Hebrew form of Abraham, 'father of a multitude; father of many nations.'

How do you pronounce Avrahom?

It's said AHV-rah-hum /ˈɑːv.rɑː.hɒm/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Avrahom a boy or girl name?

Avrahom is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Avrahom?

Avrahom is rare in wider U.S. use, more familiar in Orthodox Jewish families.