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Avrohom

♂ Boy

Pronounced av-ROH-hum /æv.ˈɹoʊ.həm/Medium

Meaning: Ashkenazi Hebrew/Yiddish form of Abraham, "father of a multitude (of nations)"Low

In 30 seconds: Avrohom is the Ashkenazi Hebrew and Yiddish form of Abraham, meaning 'father of a multitude of nations'. The spelling reflects Ashkenazi pronunciation.
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Origin MediumYiddish, Hebrew
MeaningAshkenazi Hebrew/Yiddish form of Abraham, "father of a multitude (of nations)"
U.S. rank (2025)#1810 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births88 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,493

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119552025

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

Avrohom renders Abraham as it is pronounced in Ashkenazi Hebrew and Yiddish, keeping the biblical meaning 'father of a multitude of nations'. The shifted vowels, with the long o, mark the Eastern European Jewish tradition behind the spelling. It remains a deeply rooted name within Ashkenazi communities.

Where the English Abraham is broad and familiar, Avrohom signals a specific cultural setting, naming the same patriarch in its Ashkenazi voice.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Avrohom is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Avrohom — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Avrohom…

Abraham— the standard form behind the Ashkenazi Avrohom
Avraham— the Sephardi/Israeli Hebrew form of the same name
Avi— a common short form of the Abraham/Avrohom name
Ibrahim— the Arabic form of the same biblical name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avrohom mean?

Avrohom is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Yiddish tradition.

How do you pronounce Avrohom?

It's commonly said av-ROH-hum /æv.ˈɹoʊ.həm/.

Is Avrohom a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Avrohom is used as a boy name.

How popular is Avrohom?

In 2024, Avrohom ranked #1682 in the U.S. for boys, with 99 births recorded.

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