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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. Hillard96%
  2. Joselito96%
  3. Donato96%
  4. Durward96%
  5. Theresia96%
  6. Mar96%
  7. Sani96%
  8. Joe-Joe96%
  9. Beppe96%
  10. Seph96%

Bottom 10

  1. Marl42%
  2. Tinley42%
  3. Omarion42%
  4. Johny42%
  5. Ems42%
  6. Kelis42%
  7. Carletta42%
  8. Baila42%
  9. Alon42%
  10. Rud42%

Love potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Phylis96%
  2. Melton96%
  3. Yitzchok96%
  4. Garner96%
  5. Hyrum96%
  6. Crawford96%
  7. Avrohom96%
  8. Tono96%
  9. Willene96%
  10. Ector96%

Bottom 10

  1. Seven42%
  2. Sid42%
  3. Elon42%
  4. Robinson42%
  5. Mav42%
  6. Fox42%
  7. Ozzie42%
  8. Mave42%
  9. Tequila42%
  10. Roan42%

Professional potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Benjiman96%
  2. Wells96%
  3. Cri96%
  4. Sana96%
  5. Robbie-Bob96%
  6. Shanae96%
  7. Grove96%
  8. Mahmoud96%
  9. Louison96%
  10. Marielle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Pari49%
  4. Ris49%
  5. Sheld52%
  6. Shellye52%
  7. Armi53%
  8. Mav55%
  9. Kals55%
  10. Mave55%

Crush potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Reg79%
  2. Murl79%
  3. Nald79%
  4. Reggy79%
  5. Hillard79%
  6. Leopold77%
  7. Pepito77%
  8. Beppe77%
  9. Seph77%
  10. Pepe77%

Bottom 10

  1. Em42%
  2. Landan42%
  3. Avalynn42%
  4. Aanya42%
  5. Rivy42%
  6. Keziah42%
  7. Ernie-to42%
  8. Izaac42%
  9. Mao42%
  10. Totò42%
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