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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Embrace

Habakkuk is a beautiful boy’s name of Hebrew origin. Hailing from the Hebrew name Chavaqqquq, meaning “embrace,” a name as wholesome as Habakkuk only calls for warm kisses and cuddles. The name Habakkuk has ties to Christianity, too, and is a name carried by one of the characters of the Old Testament. Both a prophet and a person of fervent prayer, Habakkuk was famed for his faith. And with any luck, your little one will be just as believing.