Bram
Bram is a Christian boy name of Dutch, from Hebrew origin, meaning “Father of many”.
| Meaning | Father of many |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Dutch, from Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | BRAM |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Bram
Bram is a Dutch short form of Abraham, the patriarch whose name Genesis explains as 'father of a multitude of nations'. In the Netherlands and Belgium it is used as an independent name and is popular today. The Irish author Bram Stoker, who wrote Dracula, was christened Abraham and used Bram as his everyday name. In Scotland Bram can also be a form of Bramwell.
Is Bram a Christian name?
Through Abraham, Bram is linked to the founding figure of the Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions, whose story is told in Genesis.
How popular is Bram?
Popular in the Netherlands and Flanders; uncommon in the English-speaking world.
Gifts with the name Bram
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Spellings and variants of Bram
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bram mean?
Bram means 'Father of many'. It is of Dutch, from Hebrew origin.
Is Bram a Christian name?
Through Abraham, Bram is linked to the founding figure of the Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions, whose story is told in Genesis.
How do you pronounce Bram?
Bram is pronounced BRAM.
Is Bram a boy or girl name?
Bram is usually a boy name.