Abram

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪbrəm/

Definitions of abram

noun a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'exalted father'

Example Sentences

A1 Abram is a character in the Bible.

A2 Sarah and Abram traveled to Egypt.

B1 Abram made a covenant with God.

B2 Abram's name was changed to Abraham.

C1 Abram is considered a patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

C2 The story of Abram leaving Ur is a significant event in religious history.

Examples of abram in a Sentence

formal Abram is a common Hebrew name often used in biblical contexts.

informal Hey, have you met Abram? He's the new guy in accounting.

slang Abram is the man! He always knows how to have a good time.

figurative In the game of chess, the Abram piece can move diagonally across the board.

Grammatical Forms of abram

• past tense: abramed
• plural: abrams
• comparative: more abram
• superlative: most abram
• present tense: abrams
• future tense: will abram
• perfect tense: have abramed
• continuous tense: am abraming
• singular: abram
• positive degree: abram
• infinitive: to abram
• gerund: abraming
• participle: abramed

Origin and Evolution of abram

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The word 'abram' is believed to have originated from the Hebrew name 'Avram' which means 'exalted father'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the name 'Avram' evolved into 'Abram' and its usage expanded beyond just a personal name to potentially signify a patriarchal or fatherly figure.