Abram
Americannoun
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an earlier name of the Biblical Abraham.
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a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “exalted father.”
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The family took the name Sabin and settled in Paterson, N.J., where Abram, now called Albert, became an accomplished high-school student.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
YouTuber Cleo Abram has nearly 8 million subscribers, billing herself as “a video journalist making optimistic tech explainers.”
From Slate ● Apr. 7, 2026
Dr. Abram added that other critical systems may soon reach a point of no return, including the ice shelves that hold back parts of the Antarctic ice sheet.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2025
Meanwhile, indigenous leaders like Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict have argued the law undermines their territorial rights.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2025
I hear Henry and Abram whispering one night when they think I am asleep.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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