Abraham etymology

Etymology

The name Abraham is derived from two Hebrew words:

• Ab ("father")
• Raham ("great")

Meaning

"Exalted father" or "father of a multitude"

Origin

The name Abraham was first used in the biblical book of Genesis, as the name of the patriarch who was called by God to establish a covenant with him and to become the father of a great nation.

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