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Oct

Abraham

A form of Avraam

Avraam, in English

the Righteous Forefather Abraham — kept on 9 October.

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Origin

The story of Avraam

Avraam keeps 9 Octoberthe Righteous Forefather Abraham.

Ἀβραάμ comes from the Hebrew — read as “father of many.”

“Father of many.”

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Key facts

Avraam at a glance

Name day
2 name days are kept — Greek custom keeps them all
This year · 2026
Friday, 9 October · Sunday, 13 December
Next year · 2027
Saturday, 9 October · Monday, 13 December
Meaning
Ἀβραάμ — “father of many”
Patron of
the Righteous Forefather Abraham

Variations

Forms & nicknames of the name

One name takes many forms — the formal, the everyday, the affectionate, and the spellings that travelled abroad. Each has its own page here, and all share the same day.

Greek forms

English & romanised

Avraam you are hereAbraham

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