Abraham Wiggs

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Abraham Wiggs — High Father
53K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Abraham Wiggs 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 Wiggs: Carson Wiggs (born 1990), American football player Emma Wiggs (born 1980), British paracanoeist and sitting volleyball player Ernie Wiggs (1940–2014), New Zealand rugby player Hubert Wiggs (1893–1977), American football player and coach Jimmy Wiggs (1876–1963), American baseball player Johnny Wiggs (1899–1977), jazz musician and band leader Josephine Wiggs (born 1963), English musician Pete Wiggs (born 1966), English musician and DJ Richard Wiggs, environmental activist, founder of Anti-Concorde Project Susan Wiggs, American romance novelist Mrs. 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: Wiggs

English

Carson Wiggs (born 1990), American football player Emma Wiggs (born 1980), British paracanoeist and sitting volleyball player Ernie Wiggs (1940–2014), New Zealand rugby player Hubert Wiggs (1893–1977), American football player and coach Jimmy Wiggs (1876–1963), American baseball player Johnny Wiggs (1899–1977), jazz musician and band leader Josephine Wiggs (born 1963), English musician Pete Wiggs (born 1966), English musician and DJ Richard Wiggs, environmental activist, founder of Anti-Concorde Project Susan Wiggs, American romance novelist Mrs.

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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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Notable People Named Abraham Wiggs

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

1
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Wiggs?
The surname Wiggs originates from English. Carson Wiggs (born 1990), American football player Emma Wiggs (born 1980), British paracanoeist and sitting volleyball player Ernie Wiggs (1940–2014), New Zealand rugby player Hubert Wiggs (1893–1977), American football player and coach Jimmy Wiggs (1876–1963), American baseball player Johnny Wiggs (1899–1977), jazz musician and band leader Josephine Wiggs (born 1963), English musician Pete Wiggs (born 1966), English musician and DJ Richard Wiggs, environmental activist, founder of Anti-Concorde Project Susan Wiggs, American romance novelist Mrs.
What are the origins of the name Abraham Wiggs?
The name Abraham Wiggs combines two different traditions: the first name Abraham has Hebrew roots, while the surname Wiggs originates from English.
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