The meaning of the name “Abe” is: “Father of a Multitude”.
Additional information: The name Abe is a diminutive of Abraham, hebrew name meaning "father of many." The original name of Abraham was Abram (exalted father) and it was changed when it was revealed he would be patriarch of both the Hebrews and Arabs.
He was the son of Terah and husband of Sarah and father of Ishmael and Isaac.
Pronunciation: (ayb) Form of: Abraham Celebrity Names & Famous real-life people:
Abe Vigoda, actor.
"Honest Abe" - Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President.
Considering Abe as a Baby Name?
The first thing you should know if you are considering Abe for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Abe is a boy name.
The name Abe is of Hebrew origin, and is used mostly in English speaking countries but also in a few other countries and languages of the world.
If you consider naming your baby Abe we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children's working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.
Abe Name Meaning
The meaning of Abe is “Father of a Multitude”. Keep in mind that many names may have different meanings in other countries and languages, so be careful that the name that you choose doesn’t mean something bad or unpleasant. Search comprehensively and find the name meaning of Abe and its name origin or of any other name in our database. Also note the spelling and the pronunciation of the name Abe and check the initials of the name with your last name to discover how it looks and sounds. The history and meaning of the name Abe is fascinating, learn more about it. (If you know more meanings of the name and you would like to contribute click here to submit another name meaning).
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Name Abe Categories
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Popularity of the Name Abe
Below you will find the popularity of the baby name Abe displayed annually, from 1880 to the present day in our name popularity chart. Hover over or click on the dots that represent a year to see how many babies were given the name for that year, for both genders, if available.
Abe Boy Name Popularity Chart
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