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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. Theresia96%
  2. Mar96%
  3. Dine96%
  4. Jilly95%
  5. Julienne95%
  6. Berneice95%
  7. Georgine93%
  8. Venna93%
  9. Norrie93%
  10. Normie93%

Bottom 10

  1. Tinley42%
  2. Ems42%
  3. Kelis42%
  4. Carletta42%
  5. Baila42%
  6. Zetta42%
  7. Aubrielle42%
  8. Taelyn42%
  9. Rubes42%
  10. Tilda42%

Love potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Phylis96%
  2. Willene96%
  3. Netty96%
  4. Sheilah96%
  5. Doree96%
  6. Hatty96%
  7. Pai96%
  8. Crista96%
  9. Drea96%
  10. Julienne96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Janou43%
  3. Freeda43%
  4. Loli43%
  5. Lexis44%
  6. Luni44%
  7. Louna44%
  8. Pepper45%
  9. Lilou45%
  10. Hail46%

Professional potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Sana96%
  2. Shanae96%
  3. Marielle96%
  4. Alethea96%
  5. Lavera96%
  6. Jacqualine96%
  7. Emelyn96%
  8. Georgine96%
  9. Oaklynn96%
  10. Katherin96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kals55%
  2. Ary58%
  3. Khaleesi58%
  4. Arry58%
  5. Dada60%
  6. Ensley60%
  7. Aitana60%
  8. Zaylee60%
  9. Oaklyn60%
  10. Saray60%

Crush potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Teri-Lee76%
  2. Teri-Ann76%
  3. Ter76%
  4. Dine76%
  5. Resa76%
  6. Verlie76%
  7. Teri-Jo76%
  8. Bev75%
  9. Mar75%
  10. Berneice75%

Bottom 10

  1. Em42%
  2. Avalynn42%
  3. Aanya42%
  4. Keziah42%
  5. Destany42%
  6. Stellù42%
  7. Shawnna42%
  8. Apryl42%
  9. Gwenie42%
  10. Andie42%
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