Ham

Ham Meaning & Origin

About Ham
The name "Ham" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It can be a shortened form of the name "Hamuel" or "Hammuel," which means "God has heard" or "God is gracious." In some cultures, "Ham" is also associated with the biblical figure Ham, the son of Noah, who plays a significant role in the story of the Great Flood. The name "Ham" can also be found in various other languages and cultures, each with its own unique meaning and significance.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HM
🗽 NYSIIS
HAN
🔊 Soundex
H050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 M
🌐 IPA
/hæm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ham in Braille

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

The name Ham in braille

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

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

The name Ham in sign language

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