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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. Yocheved89%
  2. Catelyn86%
  3. Sabine85%
  4. Aleksandra81%
  5. Mariajose81%
  6. Joseline80%
  7. Maryelizabeth80%
  8. Johannah79%
  9. Christianna78%
  10. Michaella78%

Bottom 10

  1. Kelis42%
  2. Kyndal42%
  3. Cailey42%
  4. Amerie42%
  5. Cianna42%
  6. Jamia42%
  7. Saira42%
  8. Cayleigh42%
  9. Taleah42%
  10. Kailah42%

Love potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Amariah96%
  2. Maryelizabeth96%
  3. Anamaria96%
  4. Catelyn96%
  5. Kerstin96%
  6. Yocheved95%
  7. Johannah94%
  8. Janeth93%
  9. Christianna93%
  10. Joseline93%

Bottom 10

  1. Lexis44%
  2. Nautica48%
  3. Brissa50%
  4. Aiyanna50%
  5. Makiya51%
  6. Kiyah51%
  7. Kyndal51%
  8. Roxy52%
  9. Cienna53%
  10. Lexy53%

Professional potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Dennise96%
  2. Karolina96%
  3. Serene96%
  4. Catelyn96%
  5. Sahana96%
  6. Priscila96%
  7. Anamaria96%
  8. Mirian96%
  9. Tamira96%
  10. Mariya96%

Bottom 10

  1. Saray60%
  2. Gema60%
  3. Angeles60%
  4. Italia60%
  5. Kaili66%
  6. Kierstyn66%
  7. Delila67%
  8. Jazelle67%
  9. Destany68%
  10. Tamya68%

Crush potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Johannah69%
  2. Yocheved66%
  3. Harmonie66%
  4. Lillyann66%
  5. Maryah65%
  6. Samaya65%
  7. Jaquelyn65%
  8. Callista65%
  9. Zakiya64%
  10. Anamaria64%

Bottom 10

  1. Destany42%
  2. Calli42%
  3. Shivani42%
  4. Elly42%
  5. Jacklynn42%
  6. Xitlali42%
  7. Rianna42%
  8. Latavia42%
  9. Daisey42%
  10. Sinai42%
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