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Habakkuk

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "embrace".

OriginHebrew
PronunciationEnglish /ˈhæb.ə.kək/; English /hə.ˈbæk.ək/
Usage languagesBiblical
US rank (2024)#8,312

Meaning and history

Habakkuk comes from the Hebrew name חֲבַקּוּק (Ḥavaqquq), probably from the root חָבַק (ḥavaq), meaning “embrace.” In the Old Testament, Habakkuk is one of the twelve minor prophets and the author of the Book of Habakkuk.

Popularity over timeUS births · boys
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20202020: 6 births, rank #10,605
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2023: 5 births, rank #12,239
20242024: 9 births, rank #8,312

In 2024, 9 babies were recorded with the name Habakkuk, ranking #8,312 among boys.