Abraão
/ ah-brah-OWN /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faithful
Meaning & Etymology
Father of many
Father of many
Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew name Avraham (אַבְרָהָם), meaning ‘father of many’ or ‘multitude father’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Italic > Romance
Cultural context
In Cape Verde, Abraão is a name that reflects the islands’ strong Christian heritage and Portuguese colonial influence. It is often given in honor of the biblical patriarch Abraham.
Symbolism
The name symbolises faith, leadership, and the promise of numerous descendants, reflecting the biblical story of Abraham.