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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. Bernadine96%
  2. Eugenia95%
  3. Geneva93%
  4. Ruthie92%
  5. Harriett91%
  6. Henrietta91%
  7. Harriet91%
  8. Ernestine91%
  9. Inez89%
  10. Nettie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Goldie42%
  3. Rosie42%
  4. Dixie42%
  5. Lizzie42%
  6. Lottie43%
  7. Fannie45%
  8. Carmela45%
  9. Winnie45%
  10. Elvira46%

Love potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Beulah96%
  2. Ernestine96%
  3. Bettie96%
  4. Henrietta96%
  5. Bette96%
  6. Mable96%
  7. Freda96%
  8. Addie96%
  9. Bernadine96%
  10. Eugenia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola43%
  2. Lizzie58%
  3. Lottie62%
  4. Elvira63%
  5. Faye63%
  6. Rosie63%
  7. Imogene63%
  8. Sallie64%
  9. Nell66%
  10. Lucile66%

Professional potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Mamie96%
  2. Addie96%
  3. Rosemarie96%
  4. Nettie96%
  5. Bernadine96%
  6. Antoinette96%
  7. Eunice96%
  8. Irma96%
  9. Erma96%
  10. Maryann96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola66%
  2. Ila66%
  3. Elva68%
  4. Estella69%
  5. Lela70%
  6. Opal70%
  7. Fern74%
  8. Luella74%
  9. Velma74%
  10. Rhoda76%

Crush potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Bernadine76%
  2. Mable70%
  3. Eugenia70%
  4. Harriet69%
  5. Antoinette69%
  6. Henrietta69%
  7. Nettie69%
  8. Harriett69%
  9. Ernestine69%
  10. Bette68%

Bottom 10

  1. Sallie42%
  2. Goldie42%
  3. Winnie42%
  4. Dixie42%
  5. May42%
  6. Elvira42%
  7. Lola42%
  8. Rosie42%
  9. Fannie42%
  10. Olive42%
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