abram
n. C2 Proficiency US //əˈbɹæm// abram
n. a very old name for a person. It is the name of the father of Abraham in the Bible.
n. a biblical name appearing in the Book of Genesis, specifically as the father of Abraham. When capitalised, it refers to the specific historical figure; when lower-case, it is a proper name.
The story begins with Abram and his family.
In the early chapters of the Old Testament, Abram is called by God to leave his homeland and journey to a new land.
Scholars often debate the historical accuracy of the narrative surrounding Abram, noting that the name itself appears in various ancient Mesopotamian records as a common personal name.
From Hebrew אַבְרָם (ʾaḇrām).
From Old English Eadburh's (a woman's name) hām.