Ham Name Meaning
The name Ham comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ham below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ham Name Meaning
BiblicalMeans "hot, warm" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Ham is one of Noah's three sons, along with Shem and Japheth. He was the ancestor of the Egyptians and Canaanites.
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