# Abram

/əˈbɹæm/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abram
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a very old name for a person. It is the name of the father of Abraham in the Bible.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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.

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