Abraham Strasser

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Abraham Strasser — High Father
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Abraham Strasser 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 Strasser: Adolph Strasser (1843–1939), American trade union organizer Alfred Strasser (born 1954), Swiss footballer Anna Strasser (1921–2010), Austrian resistance activist Benjamin Strasser (born 1987), German politician (FDP) Bernd Strasser (1936–2025), German water polo player Chantal Strasser (born 1978), Swiss freestyle swimmer Christoph Strasser (born 1982), Austrian ultra cyclist Dave Strasser (born 1969), American mixed martial arts fighter Erika Strasser (1934–2019), Austrian athlete Ernst Strasser (born 1956), Austrian politician Evi Strasser (born 1964), Canadian equestrian Franz Strasser (189. 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: Strasser

English

Adolph Strasser (1843–1939), American trade union organizer Alfred Strasser (born 1954), Swiss footballer Anna Strasser (1921–2010), Austrian resistance activist Benjamin Strasser (born 1987), German politician (FDP) Bernd Strasser (1936–2025), German water polo player Chantal Strasser (born 1978), Swiss freestyle swimmer Christoph Strasser (born 1982), Austrian ultra cyclist Dave Strasser (born 1969), American mixed martial arts fighter Erika Strasser (1934–2019), Austrian athlete Ernst Strasser (born 1956), Austrian politician Evi Strasser (born 1964), Canadian equestrian Franz Strasser (189.

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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 Strasser:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Strasser?
The surname Strasser originates from English. Adolph Strasser (1843–1939), American trade union organizer Alfred Strasser (born 1954), Swiss footballer Anna Strasser (1921–2010), Austrian resistance activist Benjamin Strasser (born 1987), German politician (FDP) Bernd Strasser (1936–2025), German water polo player Chantal Strasser (born 1978), Swiss freestyle swimmer Christoph Strasser (born 1982), Austrian ultra cyclist Dave Strasser (born 1969), American mixed martial arts fighter Erika Strasser (1934–2019), Austrian athlete Ernst Strasser (born 1956), Austrian politician Evi Strasser (born 1964), Canadian equestrian Franz Strasser (189.
What are the origins of the name Abraham Strasser?
The name Abraham Strasser combines two different traditions: the first name Abraham has Hebrew roots, while the surname Strasser originates from English.
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