Ibraahim
Ibraahim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Ibrāhīm (Abraham)”.
| Meaning | Prophet Ibrāhīm (Abraham) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (from Hebrew), Somali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | إبراهيم |
| Pronunciation | ib-RAH-heem |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ibraahim
Ibraahim is the Somali spelling of Ibrāhīm, the Prophet Abraham, with the long ā doubled. Ibrāhīm is called Khalīl Allāh, the intimate friend of God, and is the father of the prophets Ismāʿīl and Isḥāq. A whole sura carries his name, and Muslims send blessings on him in every prayer.
Is Ibraahim a Muslim name?
Yes. Ibraahim is the Somali form of Ibrahim, the name of Prophet Abraham, honoured in Islam as the friend of God.
Is Ibraahim in the Quran?
'And Allah took Ibrāhīm as an intimate friend' (Quran 4:125).
Where is the name Ibraahim used?
Common throughout Somalia and the Somali diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ibraahim mean?
Ibraahim means 'Prophet Ibrāhīm (Abraham)'. It comes from Arabic (from Hebrew), Somali spelling.
Is Ibraahim a Muslim name?
Yes. Ibraahim is the Somali form of Ibrahim, the name of Prophet Abraham, honoured in Islam as the friend of God.
How do you write Ibraahim in Arabic?
Ibraahim is written إبراهيم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ibraahim?
Ibraahim is pronounced ib-RAH-heem.
Is Ibraahim mentioned in the Quran?
'And Allah took Ibrāhīm as an intimate friend' (Quran 4:125).