Ibrahim
Ibrahim 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 | Worldwide, Turkey, Iran, West Africa |
Meaning and origin of Ibrahim
Ibrahim is the name the Quran and the Arabic language give to Abraham, a name that came from Hebrew. Muslims call him Khalīl Allāh, the Friend of God. With Ismail, his son, he built up the Kaaba, and his name is recalled in each of the daily prayers. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ even gave the name to his own infant son, who died young in Madinah.
Is Ibrahim a Muslim name?
Ibrahim honours the Prophet Abraham, named in the Quran 69 times; Sura 14 bears his name, and 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 Ibrahim?
Every Muslim community uses it, with local forms such as İbrahim in Turkey, Ebrahim in Iran and Ibrahima in West Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ibrahim mean?
Ibrahim means 'Prophet Abraham, Friend of God'. It is of Arabic form of Hebrew Abraham origin.
Is Ibrahim a Muslim name?
Ibrahim honours the Prophet Abraham, named in the Quran 69 times; Sura 14 bears his name, and 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 Ibrahim?
Ibrahim is pronounced ib-rah-HEEM.
Is Ibrahim a boy or girl name?
Ibrahim is usually a boy name.