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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. Theresia96%
  3. Mar96%
  4. Roberta96%
  5. Bobbi96%
  6. Martha96%
  7. Dine96%
  8. Bernadine96%
  9. Eugenia95%
  10. Annmarie95%

Bottom 10

  1. Alisa42%
  2. Macey42%
  3. Tinley42%
  4. Ems42%
  5. Kelis42%
  6. Kandy42%
  7. Carletta42%
  8. Baila42%
  9. Chiquita42%
  10. Maxine42%

Love potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Phylis96%
  2. Constance96%
  3. Beulah96%
  4. Willene96%
  5. Netty96%
  6. Adelaide96%
  7. Arleen96%
  8. Connie96%
  9. Sheilah96%
  10. Doree96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Tequila42%
  3. Janou43%
  4. Janis43%
  5. Zina43%
  6. Freeda43%
  7. Lola43%
  8. Loli43%
  9. Lexis44%
  10. Lyndsay44%

Professional potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Cydney96%
  2. Jamila96%
  3. Meg96%
  4. Mimi96%
  5. Maryjo96%
  6. Sana96%
  7. Adelaide96%
  8. Kairi96%
  9. Shanae96%
  10. Marielle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali55%
  2. Kals55%
  3. Ary58%
  4. Khaleesi58%
  5. Arya58%
  6. Leonor58%
  7. Arry58%
  8. Octavia59%
  9. Juniper60%
  10. Adela60%

Crush potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Terrie76%
  2. Therese76%
  3. Teri76%
  4. Bernadine76%
  5. Teri-Lee76%
  6. Teri-Ann76%
  7. Ter76%
  8. Terri76%
  9. Dine76%
  10. Desire76%

Bottom 10

  1. Em42%
  2. Avalynn42%
  3. Ashley42%
  4. Kayleen42%
  5. Aanya42%
  6. Keziah42%
  7. Aya42%
  8. Destany42%
  9. Stellù42%
  10. Shawnna42%
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