abram

abram · adjective¹

Alteration of auburn.

Abram · proper noun, noun, adjective²

1. Hebrew · derived fromאַבְרָם
2. Koine Greek · derived fromἈβράμ
3. Latin · borrowed fromAbram
4. English todayAbram

From Latin Abram, from Koine Greek Ἀβράμ (Abrám), from Hebrew אַבְרָם (ʾaḇrām), from אָב (áb, “father”) + רָם (rám, “high, exalted”). Doublet of Abramo and Avram. As an American placename, particularly named for local resident Abram Dillard, a Texas ranger.

Abram · proper noun³

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

Words from the same roots

First known use, by meaning

• Attested from prior to 1150 until the early 17ᵗʰ century. Auburn.
• First attested prior to 1150. Abraham, Hebrew patriarch, particularly in his early life.
• First attested prior to 1150. A male given name from Hebrew.
• First attested prior to 1150. A surname from Hebrew [in turn originating as a patronymic].