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BoyPronounced English /ˈhæb.ə.kək/; English /hə.ˈbæk.ək/

Habakkuk

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "embrace".

Quick answer

Habakkuk is a boy name with Hebrew roots meaning "embrace".

Pronunciation: English /ˈhæb.ə.kək/; English /hə.ˈbæk.ək/.

GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Meaningembrace
PronunciationEnglish /ˈhæb.ə.kək/; English /hə.ˈbæk.ək/

Meaning and history

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

Notes and context

Usage: biblical | Ancient Hebrew: חֲבַקּוּק