אַבֿרהם

See also: אברהם

Yiddish

Etymology

    Borrowed from Hebrew אַבְרָהָם ('avrahám).

    Pronunciation

    • (YIVO, Northeastern) IPA(key): /avˈʁɔ(ə)m/
    • (Poylish) IPA(key): /avˈʁuː(ə)m/
    • (Ukrainish) IPA(key): /avˈʁu(ə)m/

    Proper noun

    אַבֿרהם • (avro(e)mm, diminutive אַבֿרהמל (avreml)

    1. Abraham (Biblical character)
      Synonym: אַבֿרהם אָבֿינו (avro(e)m ovinu)
    2. a male given name from Hebrew, equivalent to English Abraham

    Usage notes

    As a proper name, it may become אַבֿרהמען (avro(e)men) in the accusative and dative.