Abrahán
/abɾaˈan/
Abraham is a male given name in Spanish. If unsure, use Abrahán. Wiktionary also lists Abraham.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| Abrahán | /abɾaˈan/ |
| Abraham | /abɾaˈam/ |
The name is used as a male given name.
Which one should you use?
The spelling Abraham is frequently used in Spanish when referring to historical figures or in modern contexts. However, Abrahán is the traditional Spanish version of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
/abɾaˈan/
Did you know?
- While Abrahán is the traditional form, the spelling Abraham has become dominant due to the influence of the Reina-Valera Bible translation.
- The Spanish word Abraham was inherited from Latin, which had previously taken it from Ancient Greek Ἀβρᾱᾱ́μ and Biblical Hebrew אַבְרָהָם.
- The name Abraham is inextricably linked to the phrase el padre de la fe when mentioned in Spanish religious contexts.
Examples in context
- Abraham Lincoln es una persona famosa.Abraham Lincoln is a famous person.This sentence shows how to use the form Abraham with a famous surname.Tatoeba #1148504 by marcelostockle, translation #477334 by kblakes
- Desde pequeño me dicen que me parezco a Abraham.Ever since I was little I've been told I look like Abraham.This sentence uses Abraham in a context regarding physical resemblance.Tatoeba #8605380 by User87977, translation #8775520 by User87977
- Los musulmanes creen que Jesús, Moisés y Abraham eran musulmanes.Muslims believe that Jesus, Moses, and Abraham were Muslims.This sentence uses Abraham when discussing religious history.Tatoeba #11705748 by Seael, translation #11371620 by Amastan
- Abraham, ¿puedes ayudarme con esta tarea?Abraham, can you help me with this assignment?
- Don Abraham, es un honor contar con su presencia en este evento.Mr. Abraham, it's an honor to have your presence at this event.
- Abe, ¿vienes a la fiesta esta noche?Abe, are you coming to the party tonight?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about a new colleague.
- ElenaHola, ¿conoces al nuevo empleado?Hi, do you know the new employee?
- JavierSí, se llama Abrahán.Yes, his name is Abrahán.
- ElenaEs un nombre muy bonito.It is a very beautiful name.
- JavierTienes razón, Abrahán es muy amable.You are right, Abrahán is very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “abraham” translations and entries Abrahán, Abraham, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Abraham, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
