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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. Desire96%
  4. Donato96%
  5. Abram96%
  6. Durward96%
  7. Theresia96%
  8. Joe96%
  9. Mar96%
  10. Joseph96%

Bottom 10

  1. Jalyn42%
  2. Alisa42%
  3. Marl42%
  4. Macey42%
  5. Tinley42%
  6. Omarion42%
  7. Johny42%
  8. Ems42%
  9. Kelis42%
  10. Kandy42%

Love potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Phylis96%
  2. Melton96%
  3. Kenyon96%
  4. Thaddeus96%
  5. Jerold96%
  6. Yitzchok96%
  7. Garner96%
  8. Constance96%
  9. Beulah96%
  10. Hyrum96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Seven42%
  3. Maverick42%
  4. Sid42%
  5. Elon42%
  6. Robinson42%
  7. Mav42%
  8. Fox42%
  9. Ozzie42%
  10. Mave42%

Professional potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Benjiman96%
  2. Cydney96%
  3. Jamila96%
  4. Wells96%
  5. Meg96%
  6. Mimi96%
  7. Maryjo96%
  8. Cri96%
  9. Sana96%
  10. Adelaide96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Paris49%
  4. Pari49%
  5. Ris49%
  6. Sheldon52%
  7. Sheld52%
  8. Shellye52%
  9. Armi53%
  10. Armani53%

Crush potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Sanford81%
  2. Reginald79%
  3. Reg79%
  4. Murl79%
  5. Nald79%
  6. Reggy79%
  7. Hillard79%
  8. Christen78%
  9. Leopold77%
  10. Pepito77%

Bottom 10

  1. Em42%
  2. Landan42%
  3. Avalynn42%
  4. Ashley42%
  5. Kayleen42%
  6. Aanya42%
  7. Rivy42%
  8. Keziah42%
  9. Artie42%
  10. Ernie-to42%
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