إبراهيم

Ibraheem

boyArabic form of Hebrew Abraham

Ibraheem is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Abraham, Friend of God”.

MeaningProphet Abraham, Friend of God
GenderBoy
OriginArabic form of Hebrew Abraham
Arabic spellingإبراهيم
Pronunciationib-rah-HEEM
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ibraheem

Ibraheem is a spelling of Ibrāhīm that marks the long final vowel, favoured in South Asia and among English-speaking Muslims. Ibrahim is the Arabic form of Abraham, the patriarch whom Islam honours as Khalīl Allāh, the Friend of God, the builder of the Kaaba with his son Ismail, and the model of pure monotheism.

Is Ibraheem a Muslim name?

Yes. Ibraheem is a Muslim name, a spelling of Ibrahim, the name of one of the greatest Prophets in Islam.

Is Ibraheem in the Quran?

A whole chapter is named after him, and the Quran says: 'Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was one inclining to truth, a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).

Where is the name Ibraheem used?

Used worldwide; the Ibraheem spelling is common in Pakistan, the UK and North America.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ibraheem mean?

Ibraheem means 'Prophet Abraham, Friend of God'. It comes from Arabic form of Hebrew Abraham.

Is Ibraheem a Muslim name?

Yes. Ibraheem is a Muslim name, a spelling of Ibrahim, the name of one of the greatest Prophets in Islam.

How do you write Ibraheem in Arabic?

Ibraheem is written إبراهيم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ibraheem?

Ibraheem is pronounced ib-rah-HEEM.

Is Ibraheem mentioned in the Quran?

A whole chapter is named after him, and the Quran says: 'Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was one inclining to truth, a Muslim' (Quran 3:67).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.