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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Father Of Many

Abe is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin and is commonly the shortened version of the names Abraham and Abram. As a known diminutive of Abraham, Abe is a name commonly connected to religious texts. As a patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Abe was rewarded by God for his immense faith with the gift of his son, Jacob. Although often a religious name, it’s also connected with famous and historical figures, like Abraham Lincoln, Abe Vigoda from The Godfather, and the fictional Abraham Van Helsing who hunts Count Dracula in Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel.