Habakkuk

Habakkuk Meaning & Origin

About Habakkuk
The name "Habakkuk" is of Hebrew origin and its meaning is often interpreted as "embrace" or "to embrace." It is derived from the Hebrew word "chabaq," which means "to embrace" or "to clasp." The name is associated with the biblical prophet Habakkuk, who is known for his book in the Old Testament. The name can symbolize the idea of embracing or holding onto something, whether it be faith, understanding, or a message.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Habakkuk are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HPKK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H010202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 B AH0 K AA2 K
🌐 IPA
/habakkuk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HPKK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H122

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Habakkuk in Braille

Here's how to represent Habakkuk in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Habakkuk in braille

How to Spell the Name Habakkuk in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Habakkuk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Habakkuk in sign language

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