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Ibrahim name meaning
First Name
13k
in the U.S.
since 1880
13k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
16k
in the U.S.
in 2010
16k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Origin:Islamic/Muslim
Gender:Boy
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Ibrahim mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Ibrahim
User Submitted Origins
Islamic/Muslim
63%
Arabic
30%
Egyptian
3%
Nigerian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Ibrahim means "Father of all nation".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Ibrahim means "Father of all nations".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Ibrahim means "Father of nation" and is of Egyptian origin.
- According to a user from Kenya, the name Ibrahim is of Arabic origin and means "Father of nations".
- A submission from Illinois, U.S. says the name Ibrahim means "merciful father. In Arabic, at least, the word is a combination of the two words. The name refers to the prophet Abraham's personality as a father to his children (at least according to the tradition)".
- A submission from Canada says the name Ibrahim means "Father of multitude" and is of Egyptian origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Ibrahim is of Arabic origin and means "Father of a multitude or a genesis".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Ibrahim is of Nigerian origin and means "Father thanks".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Ibrahim means "Kindly father".
- According to a user from India, the name Ibrahim means "Ibrahim is derived from 'Abu Rahim' which means kind father".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- The first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
Wiktionary
Transliteration of Arabic إِبْرَاهِيم (ʾibrāhīm), from Classical Syriac ܐܲܒܪܵܗܵܡ (ʾaḇrāhām), from Biblical Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (ʾaḇrāhām). Doublet of Abraham.
- (Islam) The prophet Abraham in Islam.
- A male given name from Arabic.
Ibrahim was also found in the following language(s): Hausa, Malay, Serbo-Croatian, and Swahili
Notable Persons Named Ibrahim
Notable Persons Named Ibrahim
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Abu was given the name Ibrahim Awwadty Ibrahim Ali Muhammad al-Badri al-Samarrai on July 28th, 1971 in Near Samarra, Iraq. Abu is also known as Abu Bakr, Caliph Ibrahim, Abu Du'a, 'The Invisible Sheikh', and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Ibrahim
Ibrahim was royalty. He holds the title Caliph of Islam, Amir al-Mu'minin, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Ottoman Caliphate, and List of sultans of the Ottoman Empire. He has had major accomplishments since 1640. Ibrahim was born as the child of Ahmed I and Kösem Sultan on November 5th, 1615 in Istanbul. He left this life on August 18th, 1648.
Ibrahim Afellay
Ibrahim Afellay is a soccer player for the Stoke City F.C., USV Elinkwijk, PSV Eindhoven, FC Barcelona, FC Schalke 04, Olympiacos F.C., and Netherlands national football team. Ibrahim was born on April 2nd, 1986 in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Ibrahim Ismail
He holds the title Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan dan Yang Dipertuan bagi Negeri dan Jajahan Takluk Johor Darul Takzim. He has had major accomplishments since 2010. Ibrahim was born as the child of Iskandar of Johor on November 22nd, 1958 in Sultanah Aminah Hospital.
Ibrahim Maalouf
Ibrahim Maalouf is a jazz, jazz fusion, and classical music trumpeter, composer, musical arranger, trumpet, and arrangement. He plays Trumpet. His career lasted from 1997 to 1997. Ibrahim was born Ibrahim Maalouf on December 5th, 1980 in Beirut.
Ibrahim Pasha
Ibrahim Pasha was a monarch. He holds the title Wāli of Egypt, Sudan, Palestine, Syria, Hejaz, Morea, Thasos, Crete, 200, WāliofEgypt, and 200px. He was most prominent from 2 to 2. Ibrahim was born as the child of Muhammad Ali of Egypt in 1789 in Drama, Greece. He passed away on November 10th, 1848.
- Ibrahim LodiMonarch
- Ibrahim Badamasi BabangidaChief of Army Staff
- İbrahim TatlısesMusician
- Ibrahim FerrerMusician
- Ibrahim RugovaOffice Holder
- Ibrahim Boubacar KeïtaPresident of Mali
- Ibrahim al-Ja'fariMinister of Foreign Affairs
- IbrahimMonarch
- Ibrahim BaSoccer Player
- Ibrahim AlbleahyPolitician
- Ibrahim SissokoSoccer Player
- İbrahim Melih GökçekList of Mayors of Ankara
- İbrahim KutluayBasketball Player
- Ibrahim ŠehićSoccer Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ibrahim
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ibrahim
Dawood Ibrahim
Dawood was born on December 26th, 1955 in Khed Ratnagiri, Bombay State, India.
Khaled
Khaled is a raï, pop music, blues, and jazz musician. He plays Guitar, Drum kit, Banjo, Violin, Harmonica, Accordion, and Synthesizer. His ongoing career started in 1970. Khaled was given the name Khaled Hadj Ibrahim on February 29th, 1960. Khaled is also known as Cheb Khaled and Khaled.
Ibrahim
Ibrahim was royalty. He holds the title Caliph of Islam, Amir al-Mu'minin, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Ottoman Caliphate, and List of sultans of the Ottoman Empire. He has had major accomplishments since 1640. Ibrahim was born as the child of Ahmed I and Kösem Sultan on November 5th, 1615 in Istanbul. He left this life on August 18th, 1648.
Om Kolthoum
Om Kolthoum was a musician. Her career lasted from 1924 to 1973. Om was given the name Fatima Ibrahim on December 31st, 1898 in Tamay Ez-Zahayra, El Senbellawein, Dakahlia Governorate, Khedivate of Egypt, Ottoman Empire. Om is also known as Oum Kalthoum, Om Kalsoum, Om Koulsum, Om Kalthoum, Oumme Kalsoum, Umm Kolthoum, Om Koultoum, Ummi Kultsum, Ummi Kaltsum, Umi Kulsum, and Umi Kalsum. She died on February 3rd, 1975.
Shaam
Shaam is an actor, model (people), film actor, and model. He has had major accomplishments since 2000. Shaam was given the name Shamshuddin Ibrahim on April 4th, 1977 in Thiruppatur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Shoaib Ibrahim
Shoaib Ibrahim is an actor, model (people), and model. He was most active from 2009 to 2013. Shoaib was born on June 20th, 1987 in Bhopal.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Ibrahim | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 53.26% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 31.35% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 8.17% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.13% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 4.73% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.36% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Ibrahim
People with the last name Ibrahim are most frequently White or African American
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