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Ibrahim

Boy Namearabic Arabic#15 Popular

Meaning: "Father of many nations"

ib-RAH-heem
/ɪbˈrɑːhɪm/
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What Does Ibrahim Mean?

Ibrahim means "Father of many nations".

Ibrahim is the Arabic form of Abraham, meaning "father of many nations" or "father of a multitude." It is the name of one of the greatest prophets in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.

Etymology and Historical Origins

From Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (Avraham), interpreted as "father of many" from the roots av (father) + raham (multitude). The Arabic Ibrahim comes directly from this Hebrew name.

How to Pronounce Ibrahim

ib-RAH-heem

Syllables: Ib-ra-him

IPA: /ɪbˈrɑːhɪm/

Ibrahim Name Origin

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Ibrahim (Abraham)

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Ibrahim in Other Scripts

Arabic

إبراهيم

Urdu

ابراہیم

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ibrahim

What does Ibrahim mean?
Ibrahim means "father of many nations." It is the Arabic form of Abraham, one of the most revered prophets in Islam.

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