How to Pronounce Abram

AY-br`m

Abram is pronounced AY-br`m (ˈeɪbrəm): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: AY-bruhm.

What does Abram mean?

Abram means “exalted father” (Hebrew).

Who was Abram?

Abram is the original name of the patriarch Abraham, the son of Terah whom God called to leave his country for a land he would be shown (Genesis 11:26, Genesis 12:1). God later changed his name to Abraham when He established the covenant with him (Genesis 17:5).

Also pronounced

AY-bruhm

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