Boy name
Ham name meaning
“hot, warm”
Ham is a boy’s name commonly linked to the meaning hot or warm through the Hebrew form Ḥām. It is known as a biblical name of Hebrew origin. The meaning follows a traditional association between that Hebrew name and a word meaning hot.
What does Ham mean?
Hot, warm
In Indonesian: panas, hangat
Origin and cultural usage of Ham
As a biblical name, Ham comes from Hebrew Ḥām, traditionally connected with a word meaning 'hot'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Ham
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ham, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ham: hot, warm
- Jason: healer, one who heals
- Marco: associated with Mars
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Meaning of each word
- Ham: hot, warm
- Juan: God is gracious
- Arnoldus: eagle strength or power
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Ham Nicholas
Meaning of each word
- Ham: hot, warm
- Nicholas: victory of the people
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Meaning of each word
- Yanuarius: relating to January
- Ham: hot, warm
- Korneles: associated with a horn
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Ham Christ
Meaning of each word
- Ham: hot, warm
- Christ: the anointed one
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Meaning of each word
- Ham: hot, warm
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
- Andrei: manly, brave
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How to pronounce Ham
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮙ᮪ |
Is Ham a boy’s name?
Yes, Ham is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ham ranks #2,828 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ham
- Haq♂Truth, that which is right
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Hari♂Day
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Hamka♂Servant of the Praiseworthy
- Hary♂Day
- Hamdi♂Relating to praise
- Hans♂God is gracious
- Hamim♂Close companion
- Hady♂Guide, one who gives direction
Famous people named Ham
- Ham Biauw Liem · b. 1928
- Ham Nawipa
- Ham Tjeng Sin
FAQ about the name Ham
What is the meaning of Ham?
Ham means hot, warm. As a biblical name, Ham comes from Hebrew Ḥām, traditionally connected with a word meaning 'hot'.
Is Ham a boy’s name?
Yes, Ham is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ham?
Ham is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Ham have?
Ham has 1 syllable (Ham) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Ham?
Ham ranks #2,828 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ham?
Some ideas: Ham Jason Marco; Ham Juan Arnoldus; Ham Nicholas.
Famous people named Ham?
Notable people named Ham include Ham Biauw Liem, Ham Nawipa, Ham Tjeng Sin.
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