Avram

Hebrew

"father of multitudes"

Avram Origin and Meaning

The name Avram is a boy's name of Greek origin.

Avram is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variation of Abraham. Meaning 'exalted father' or 'father of many,' it carries significant religious and historical weight in Jewish tradition. While Abraham is the anglicized form commonly used in English-speaking countries, Avram remains closer to the original Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (Avraham). The name appears in the Torah/Bible as God's chosen name for the patriarch originally called Abram. Popular in Jewish communities worldwide, especially in Israel and among Ashkenazi Jews, Avram also has usage in Eastern European countries. The name combines historical gravitas with a distinctive sound that feels both ancient and accessible. Its biblical significance makes it meaningful for many religious families.

20 Names Similar to Avram

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Avram.

• Nicasio
• Tanwyn
• Sabian
• Rhydian
• Teilo
• Ilario
• Idan
• Rurik
• Aneurin
• Elior
• Aneirin
• Geraint
• Aodh
• Cadoc
• Einar
• Ruslan
• Eladio
• Alvar
• Fingal
• Odhran

Famous People Named Avram

• (Avram) Noam Chomsky Author, linguist, political activist
• Avram Grant Israeli football manager
• Avram Davidson American science fiction writer
• Avram Hershko winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry