Avrohom
Avrohom is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Father of a multitude.
Origin and history
Avrohom is the Yiddish and traditional Ashkenazi Hebrew form of Abraham. Derived from biblical Hebrew roots, it translates to 'father of a multitude.' In the United States, it is primarily used within observant Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
3,495 babies in the United States have been named Avrohom since 1880. It ranks #2164 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1341.
States where it is most popular
- NY (54.6 %)
- NJ (44.9 %)
- IL (0.33 %)
- CA (0.17 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 21 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 193 |
| 1980-1990 | 337 |
| 1990-2000 | 474 |
| 2000-2010 | 853 |
| 2010-2019 | 942 |
| 2020-2029 | 610 |
Famous people named Avrohom
- Avrohom Fried: Singer, Musician
Nicknames
Avi, Avrum
Fun facts
- Avrohom reflects the distinct vowel shifts and pronunciation of traditional Ashkenazi Hebrew compared to Modern Israeli Hebrew.
- It directly corresponds to the patriarch Abraham, a foundational figure in Judaism.