the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
"Judaism, Christianity, and Islam each has a special claim on Abraham"
A shop selling cheap and low-quality clothes, especially in the East End of London.
"The family spent their meager earnings on a new coat from Abraham, hoping it would last until Christmas."
In plain English: Abraham is not an object but usually refers to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States who led the country through its Civil War and helped end slavery.
"Everyone in town knows that Abraham is the most reliable mechanic around."
A prophet in the Old Testament, Qur'an and Aqdas; a Semitic patriarch who preached monotheism, father of the Jewish patriarch Isaac and the Arab patriarch Ishmael.
"Abraham is revered as a prophet and patriarch who preached monotheism to his people."
The name Abraham comes directly from the Hebrew word 'aḇrāhām, which originally meant "Father is exalted." Although its precise meaning was likely forgotten in ancient times due to the name's great age, it entered English through Middle English and Old English forms.