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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. Desire96%
  2. Annmarie95%
  3. Gussie93%
  4. Griselda93%
  5. Elliana92%
  6. Alfreda92%
  7. Bertie92%
  8. Annika92%
  9. Aniya92%
  10. Earnestine91%

Bottom 10

  1. Macey42%
  2. Kandy42%
  3. Chiquita42%
  4. Kandi42%
  5. Lexie42%
  6. Miracle42%
  7. Kitty42%
  8. Shaniqua42%
  9. Lulu42%
  10. Zola42%

Love potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Arleen96%
  2. Verda96%
  3. Claudine96%
  4. Bess96%
  5. Meta96%
  6. Melva96%
  7. Marybeth96%
  8. Maryanne96%
  9. Reta96%
  10. Collette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Zina43%
  3. Lyndsay44%
  4. Ouida44%
  5. Lexus44%
  6. Annabell44%
  7. Tess45%
  8. Edie45%
  9. Caryl46%
  10. Coraline46%

Professional potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Cydney96%
  2. Jamila96%
  3. Meg96%
  4. Mimi96%
  5. Maryjo96%
  6. Kairi96%
  7. Evelin96%
  8. Nathalie96%
  9. Millicent96%
  10. Erna96%

Bottom 10

  1. Arya58%
  2. Leonor58%
  3. Octavia59%
  4. Juniper60%
  5. Adela60%
  6. Kaia60%
  7. Freya60%
  8. Briella60%
  9. Rocio60%
  10. Montserrat60%

Crush potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Terrie76%
  2. Desire76%
  3. Gussie74%
  4. Verda74%
  5. Blanch74%
  6. Meta74%
  7. Nan74%
  8. Mittie74%
  9. Alannah74%
  10. Belva74%

Bottom 10

  1. Kayleen42%
  2. Aya42%
  3. Lesli42%
  4. Shaylee42%
  5. Chiara42%
  6. Aviana42%
  7. Karmen42%
  8. Jayleen42%
  9. Dolly42%
  10. Meryl42%
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