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Ham

Boy Name day: October 9 In French: Ibrahim
Ham is a short form of Abraham: on birth records it is written Abraham (95,166 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Abraham page. Also a short form of Muhammad, Hamilton, Hampton.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: father of a multitude / father of many nations.
From the Hebrew Avraham, interpreted in Genesis as 'father of a multitude' (av hamon goyim), a rename of the earlier Avram, 'exalted father.'

Name day for Ham

October 9

Why this day? Ham is a short form of Abraham, and shares its name day.

Ham is celebrated in the United States and Argentina on October 9; Brazil on November 8.

The story of the name Ham

Ham is a short form of Abraham. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — father of a multitude / father of many nations, and shares its name day, October 9.

On birth records, Ham is rarely written as such: the Hams are Abrahams (95,166 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Abraham page. Ham is also a short form of Muhammad, Hamilton, Hampton.

Frequently asked questions about Ham

What does Ham mean?

Ham is a short form of Abraham, which means father of a multitude / father of many nations.

When is Ham's name day?

October 9, together with Abraham: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ham a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Abraham.

Ham's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 10/10
Whimsy 2/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 10/10
Need for attention 2/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Jose96%
  2. Hannah92%
  3. Isaac87%
  4. Juan86%
  5. Hector84%
  6. Jocelyn83%
  7. Madelyn83%
  8. Isabel83%
  9. Faith81%
  10. Jesus80%

Bottom 10

  1. Jayden42%
  2. Dylan42%
  3. Kylie42%
  4. Savannah42%
  5. Max42%
  6. Chloe42%
  7. Nathan42%
  8. Aidan42%
  9. Aiden42%
  10. Andy42%

Love potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Jose96%
  2. Paige96%
  3. Hector96%
  4. Jacob95%
  5. Bailey94%
  6. Faith94%
  7. Isaac92%
  8. Spencer91%
  9. Juan91%
  10. Isabel91%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan45%
  2. Max46%
  3. Hailey46%
  4. Maggie49%
  5. Maya49%
  6. Zoe50%
  7. Savannah51%
  8. Kylie53%
  9. Oscar53%
  10. Andy54%

Professional potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Hannah96%
  2. Faith96%
  3. Isabelle96%
  4. Isabella96%
  5. Jacob96%
  6. Madelyn96%
  7. Eduardo96%
  8. Sophia96%
  9. Sophie96%
  10. Omar96%

Bottom 10

  1. Chase62%
  2. Max63%
  3. Destiny64%
  4. Autumn66%
  5. Preston67%
  6. Savannah69%
  7. Addison70%
  8. Kendall71%
  9. Hayden71%
  10. Caleb72%

Crush potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Jose77%
  2. Paige70%
  3. Juan70%
  4. Jocelyn69%
  5. Hector67%
  6. Grace66%
  7. Isabel66%
  8. Spencer65%
  9. Isaac64%
  10. Hannah64%

Bottom 10

  1. Riley42%
  2. Hayden42%
  3. Mackenzie42%
  4. Jorge42%
  5. Oscar42%
  6. Sydney42%
  7. Nathan42%
  8. Brianna42%
  9. Emma42%
  10. Aiden42%
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