Muslim boy name
Ibrahim: name meaning
إبراهيم
“Father of many nations”
BoyGender
Hebrew / ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), the 'friend of Allah'. A whole surah bears his name.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
Similar boy names
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Questions
What does Ibrahim mean?
Ibrahim (إبراهيم) means "Father of many nations". It is a Hebrew / Arabic name for a boy.
Is Ibrahim a Muslim name?
Yes. Ibrahim is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), the 'friend of Allah'. A whole surah bears his name.
Is Ibrahim mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), the 'friend of Allah'. A whole surah bears his name.