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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Adelaide85%
  2. Gianna73%
  3. Liliana72%
  4. Penelope71%
  5. Alina69%
  6. Adeline66%
  7. Adalyn66%
  8. Emilia66%
  9. Noelle66%
  10. Isla66%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Phoebe42%
  3. Lyla42%
  4. Londyn42%
  5. Ellie42%
  6. Fiona42%
  7. Kali42%
  8. Matilda42%
  9. Mila42%
  10. Piper42%

Love potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Adelaide96%
  2. Noelle86%
  3. Penelope84%
  4. Gianna83%
  5. Emilia82%
  6. Liliana82%
  7. Camilla81%
  8. Hadley81%
  9. Harmony80%
  10. Adeline79%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna44%
  2. Scarlett47%
  3. Aria50%
  4. Willow51%
  5. Kali52%
  6. Nyla55%
  7. Matilda57%
  8. Iris58%
  9. Phoebe58%
  10. Eloise59%

Professional potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Adelaide96%
  2. Evangeline96%
  3. Camilla96%
  4. Elaina96%
  5. Penelope96%
  6. Norah96%
  7. Josie96%
  8. Liliana96%
  9. Alina96%
  10. Emilia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali55%
  2. Luna63%
  3. Nova65%
  4. Scarlett66%
  5. Londyn66%
  6. Genesis67%
  7. Ivy68%
  8. Kinsley71%
  9. Willow71%
  10. Athena74%

Crush potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Adelaide68%
  2. Liliana63%
  3. Serenity60%
  4. Noelle55%
  5. Isla54%
  6. Harmony54%
  7. Alina53%
  8. Emilia53%
  9. Ximena52%
  10. Norah52%

Bottom 10

  1. Aria42%
  2. Ivy42%
  3. Colette42%
  4. Aubree42%
  5. Paisley42%
  6. Eliana42%
  7. Eloise42%
  8. Raelynn42%
  9. Ellie42%
  10. Camila42%
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