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Name Origin

Abraham is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'father of many'. It is significant in Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) as the patriarch who entered into a covenant with God, promising him numerous descendants.

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Famous People

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

President of the United States

  • Led the Union through the American Civil War
  • Issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves in Confederate territories
  • Considered one of the greatest US presidents

Abraham Maslow (1908-1970)

Psychologist

  • Developed the hierarchy of needs theory
  • Pioneer in humanistic psychology

Abraham Verghese (1955-)

Physician and author

  • Award-winning novelist known for his works exploring the intersection of medicine and humanity
  • Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine