Abraham Lemos

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Abraham Lemos — High Father
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Abraham Lemos is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Abraham is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Abraham is a given name of Hebrew background, originating with the Biblical patriarch (Hebrew: אַבְרָהָם, Modern: Avraham, Tiberian: ʾAḇrāhām Ashkenazi Avrohom or Avruhom); the father of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. As recounted in the Torah, his name was originally Avram which means "High Father" – "ab" (אב) "father", "ram" (רם) "high" – with the "ha" (ה) added in mark of his covenant with God. The surname Lemos: Lemos is a Portuguese-language surname. It can be also Greek (Λεμός). Portuguese surname Álvaro Lemos (born 1993), Spanish footballer Amanda Lemos (born 1987), Brazilian mixed martial artist Ana Cláudia Lemos (born 1988), Brazilian athlete Daniel Lemos (born 1990), Brazilian footballer Ester de Lemos (born 1929), Portuguese writer and former politician Gaspar de Lemos (15th century), Portuguese explorer Gerard Lemos, Baron Lemos (born 1958), British-Indian social policy researcher, author and life peer Manuel Gayoso de Lemos (1747–1799), Spanish governor of Louisiana Norberto Lemos (born 1964). Abraham is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 53K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Abraham reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Abraham

Meaning: High Father

Hebrew

Abraham is a given name of Hebrew background, originating with the Biblical patriarch (Hebrew: אַבְרָהָם, Modern: Avraham, Tiberian: ʾAḇrāhām Ashkenazi Avrohom or Avruhom); the father of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. As recounted in the Torah, his name was originally Avram which means "High Father" – "ab" (אב) "father", "ram" (רם) "high" – with the "ha" (ה) added in mark of his covenant with God.

Surname: Lemos

Spanish

Lemos is a Portuguese-language surname. It can be also Greek (Λεμός). Portuguese surname Álvaro Lemos (born 1993), Spanish footballer Amanda Lemos (born 1987), Brazilian mixed martial artist Ana Cláudia Lemos (born 1988), Brazilian athlete Daniel Lemos (born 1990), Brazilian footballer Ester de Lemos (born 1929), Portuguese writer and former politician Gaspar de Lemos (15th century), Portuguese explorer Gerard Lemos, Baron Lemos (born 1958), British-Indian social policy researcher, author and life peer Manuel Gayoso de Lemos (1747–1799), Spanish governor of Louisiana Norberto Lemos (born 1964).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Abraham is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Abraham by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Abraham Lemos:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Abraham?
The first name Abraham originates from Hebrew. Abraham is a given name of Hebrew background, originating with the Biblical patriarch (Hebrew: אַבְרָהָם, Modern: Avraham, Tiberian: ʾAḇrāhām Ashkenazi Avrohom or Avruhom); the father of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. As recounted in the Torah, his name was originally Avram which means "High Father" – "ab" (אב) "father", "ram" (רם) "high" – with the "ha" (ה) added in mark of his covenant with God.
When was Abraham most popular?
The name Abraham reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lemos?
The surname Lemos originates from Spanish. Lemos is a Portuguese-language surname. It can be also Greek (Λεμός). Portuguese surname Álvaro Lemos (born 1993), Spanish footballer Amanda Lemos (born 1987), Brazilian mixed martial artist Ana Cláudia Lemos (born 1988), Brazilian athlete Daniel Lemos (born 1990), Brazilian footballer Ester de Lemos (born 1929), Portuguese writer and former politician Gaspar de Lemos (15th century), Portuguese explorer Gerard Lemos, Baron Lemos (born 1958), British-Indian social policy researcher, author and life peer Manuel Gayoso de Lemos (1747–1799), Spanish governor of Louisiana Norberto Lemos (born 1964).
What are the origins of the name Abraham Lemos?
The name Abraham Lemos combines two different traditions: the first name Abraham has Hebrew roots, while the surname Lemos originates from Spanish.
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