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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Roberta96%
  2. Martha96%
  3. Andrea93%
  4. Genevieve93%
  5. Norma93%
  6. Bertha93%
  7. Annie92%
  8. Anne92%
  9. Hannah92%
  10. Ann92%

Bottom 10

  1. Maxine42%
  2. Alison42%
  3. Shelby42%
  4. Kathy42%
  5. Molly42%
  6. Vanessa42%
  7. Peggy42%
  8. Ruby42%
  9. Joy42%
  10. Kylie42%

Love potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Constance96%
  2. Connie96%
  3. Roberta96%
  4. Beverly96%
  5. Lorraine96%
  6. Elizabeth96%
  7. Bessie96%
  8. Bertha96%
  9. Jeanette96%
  10. Andrea96%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey46%
  2. Wanda48%
  3. Tina48%
  4. Jill48%
  5. Maggie49%
  6. Maya49%
  7. Bonnie49%
  8. Zoe50%
  9. Savannah51%
  10. Dora51%

Professional potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Hannah96%
  2. Faith96%
  3. Connie96%
  4. Isabelle96%
  5. Isabella96%
  6. Margie96%
  7. Geraldine96%
  8. Donna96%
  9. Norma96%
  10. Marian96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada60%
  2. Kendra63%
  3. Carla63%
  4. Whitney64%
  5. Destiny64%
  6. Autumn66%
  7. Crystal67%
  8. Wanda67%
  9. Harper68%
  10. Maxine68%

Crush potential for Ham

Top 10

  1. Terri76%
  2. Theresa76%
  3. Teresa76%
  4. Beverly75%
  5. Roberta75%
  6. Martha75%
  7. Andrea74%
  8. Annette71%
  9. Paige70%
  10. Bethany70%

Bottom 10

  1. Ashley42%
  2. Shelby42%
  3. Erin42%
  4. Georgia42%
  5. Peggy42%
  6. Ruby42%
  7. Vanessa42%
  8. Mackenzie42%
  9. Thelma42%
  10. Clara42%
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