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إِبْرَاهِيم
Ibrahim
ib-raa-HEEM
“Father of many; patriarch.”
About Ibrahim
Ibrahim is a Muslim baby boy's name meaning "father of many; patriarch", an Arabic name carried for centuries across the Muslim world.
The name of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), the patriarch of monotheism.
Among the most universally revered names.
Spellings of Ibrahim
إِبْرَاهِيم is one name, written in Latin letters in more than one way. Every spelling below is the same name.
| Spelling | Births in England and Wales, 2025 | Births in France, 2016 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrahimthe spelling used on this page | 731 | 13,605 |
| Ebrahim | 14 | 5 |
Babies registered with exactly that spelling. England and Wales: Office for National Statistics, 2025 (the list covers names given to 3 or more babies). France: INSEE Fichier des prénoms, 2016 to 2025 added together (INSEE rounds each yearly count to the nearest 5).
Origin
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
In the Qur’an
Surah 2 : Ayah 124
وَإِذِ ابْتَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ رَبُّهُ بِكَلِمَاتٍ فَأَتَمَّهُنَّ ۖ قَالَ إِنِّي جَاعِلُكَ لِلنَّاسِ إِمَامًا …
“And [mention, O Muhammad], when Ibrahim was tried by his Lord with commands and he fulfilled them. [Allah] said, "Indeed, I will make you a leader for the people." …”
Ibrahim appears in the Qur'an directly, as in the verse above.
Across history
Who has carried Ibrahim before.
- The Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), friend of God (Khalil Allah)
How to say it
Stressed syllable in capitals
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Common questions about Ibrahim
- What does the name Ibrahim mean?
- Ibrahim (إِبْرَاهِيم) means "Father of many; patriarch". The name of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), the patriarch of monotheism.
- Is Ibrahim a name from the Qur'an?
- Yes. Ibrahim appears in the Qur'an, in Surah 2, Ayah 124. The verse is on this page with its English meaning.
- Is Ibrahim a boy or a girl name?
- Ibrahim is traditionally a boy's name.
- Where does the name Ibrahim come from?
- Ibrahim is an Arabic name. Among the most universally revered names.
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