Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Corrupted forms of auburn.

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  • proper noun A village near Manchester.
  • proper noun A habitational surname.

Etymologies

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From Old English Eadburh's (a woman's name) hām.

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From Hebrew אַבְרָם (ʾaḇrām, "high father"), from אָב (ʾaḇ, "father") + רָם (rām, "high, lofty").

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Examples

  • First Impression: For many people, the name Abram conjures up an image of a self-assured, assertive, and wise man.

    5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008

  • First Impression: For many people, the name Abram conjures up an image of a self-assured, assertive, and wise man.

    5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008

  • According to Jewish tradition, Abraham was born under the name Abram in the city of Ur 90 km south of Baghdad today, Babylonia in the year 1948 from Creation (circa 1800 BCE).

    truth in religions 2007

  • In fact, according to Midrash, Abraham at the time known as Abram spent years converting people to monotheism well before he was ordered by God to pack up his bags and his troubles and head to Israel.

    Genesis 31 2004

  • I called Abram and asked him if he hadn't better saddle old

    Aunt Jane of Kentucky Eliza Calvert Hall

  • A son was born unto him whom he called Abram, because the king had raised him to an exalted place.

    The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 Louis Ginzberg 1913

  • The name Abram was found in them in the room that recorded visitors to the city.

    Propeller Most Popular Stories 2008

  • The name Abram was found in them in the room that recorded visitors to the city.

    Propeller Most Popular Stories 2008

  • The name Abram was found in them in the room that recorded visitors to the city.

    Propeller Most Popular Stories 2008

  • The name Abram was found in them in the room that recorded visitors to the city.

    Propeller Most Popular Stories 2008

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