Ibraheem
Ibraheem is a Muslim boy name of Arabic form of Hebrew Abraham origin, meaning “Prophet Abraham, Friend of God”.
| Meaning | Prophet Abraham, Friend of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic form of Hebrew Abraham |
| Written as | إبراهيم |
| Pronunciation | ib-rah-HEEM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, United Kingdom, United States, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Ibraheem
Ibraheem is a spelling of Ibrāhīm that shows the long final vowel; it is the form many South Asian and English-speaking Muslim families prefer. Ibrahim is the Arabic form of Abraham, which came from Hebrew. Islam honours him as Khalīl Allāh, the Friend of God. With his son Ismail he built the Kaaba, and he is the model of pure monotheism.
Is Ibraheem a Muslim name?
Ibraheem names one of the greatest Prophets in Islam, who has a whole chapter named after him; the Quran says: 'Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was one inclining to truth, a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).
How popular is Ibraheem?
It is used worldwide, and this spelling is common in Pakistan, the UK and North America.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ibraheem mean?
Ibraheem means 'Prophet Abraham, Friend of God'. It is of Arabic form of Hebrew Abraham origin.
Is Ibraheem a Muslim name?
Ibraheem names one of the greatest Prophets in Islam, who has a whole chapter named after him; the Quran says: 'Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was one inclining to truth, a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).
How do you pronounce Ibraheem?
Ibraheem is pronounced ib-rah-HEEM.
Is Ibraheem a boy or girl name?
Ibraheem is usually a boy name.