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Habakuk is a historical biblical name for boys, interpreted as a variant of the Hebrew Ḥavaqquq (חֲבַקּוּק). The meaning of the name can be rendered as 'the embracing one', 'the first embracer', or 'the garden herb'.
What does the name Habakuk mean?
The name Habakuk, a traditional biblical name for boys, is regarded as a variant of Ḥavaqquq (חֲבַקּוּק). Translated, the name means 'the embracing one', 'the first embracer', or 'the garden herb'. Its roots lie in the ancient Hebrew word ḥāḇaq (חָבַק), which means 'to embrace', as well as in the Akkadian habbaququ (𒄩𒄠𒁀𒄣𒄣), which means 'name of a garden plant'. Habakuk is also a prophet in the Old Testament. Other variants include Habakkuk, Habacuc, Abacuc, and Ambakoum.
Where does the name Habakuk come from?
The name Habakuk has Akkadian and ancient Hebrew roots and means 'the embracing one'.
How do you pronounce Habakuk?
Ha-ba-kuk
When is the name day of Habakuk?
January 15
Popularity
In Germany, Habakuk is a rare name. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was 2,204th in 2010. Between 2010 and 2024, Habakuk was given as a first name in Germany about 20 times, leading to a ranking of 7,040. However, in the last ten years, no child has been named this way.
Nicknames & pet names
Haba / Habbakuckuck / Kuki
Famous people
- Clown Habakuk (born Arminio Rothstein, the most famous television clown in Austria)
- Habakuk Traber (musicologist)
- Prof. Habakuk Tibatong (character from the puppet play 'Urmel aus dem Eis')
Frequently asked questions about the name Habakuk
What is the origin of the name Habakuk?
The name Habakuk has both Akkadian and ancient Hebrew roots. It comes from Hebrew and is associated with the word for 'to embrace'.
What does the name Habakuk mean?
The meaning of the name Habakuk is 'the embracing one' or 'the garden herb'. This derives from the ancient Hebrew word ḥāḇaq, which means 'to embrace'.
How popular is the name Habakuk?
Habakuk is a traditional biblical name that is less common in modern times, but it is still appreciated in religious contexts and among certain name enthusiasts.