- Meaning
- Father of many
- Arabic
- إبراهيم
- Say it
- ib-raa-HEEM
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- In the Quran
- Named in the Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah (2:124)
About the meaning
The Arabic form of Abraham. The Bible explains the name as father of many nations; the older origin of the name is debated. Surah 14 carries his name.
Famous people with this name
- Prophet Ibrahim, called the friend of God (4:125)
- Ibrahim, the infant son of Prophet Muhammad and Mariya
Other spellings
Ebrahim, Ibraheem, Brahim, İbrahim, Abraham
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Questions about Ibrahim
What does Ibrahim mean?
Ibrahim means: Father of many. The Arabic form of Abraham. The Bible explains the name as father of many nations; the older origin of the name is debated. Surah 14 carries his name.
Is Ibrahim in the Quran?
Yes. Ibrahim is named in the Quran, in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:124).
Is Ibrahim a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ibrahim is a boy’s name.
How do you write Ibrahim in Arabic?
In Arabic script, Ibrahim is written إبراهيم.