Ibrahim
Ibrahim is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Abraham, Friend of God”.
| Meaning | Prophet Abraham, Friend of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic form of Hebrew Abraham |
| Arabic spelling | إبراهيم |
| Pronunciation | ib-rah-HEEM |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ibrahim
Ibrahim is the Arabic and Quranic form of Abraham, the Prophet whom Muslims call Khalīl Allāh, the Friend of God. He and his son Ismail raised the foundations of the Kaaba, and Muslims recall him in every prayer. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also named his infant son Ibrahim, who died young in Madinah.
Is Ibrahim a Muslim name?
Yes. Ibrahim is one of the most important Muslim names, honouring the Prophet Abraham, mentioned in the Quran 69 times.
Is Ibrahim in the Quran?
Sura 14 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 Ibrahim used?
Used in every Muslim community worldwide, with local forms such as İbrahim (Turkey), Ebrahim (Iran) and Ibrahima (West Africa).
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Spellings and variants of Ibrahim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ibrahim mean?
Ibrahim means 'Prophet Abraham, Friend of God'. It comes from Arabic form of Hebrew Abraham.
Is Ibrahim a Muslim name?
Yes. Ibrahim is one of the most important Muslim names, honouring the Prophet Abraham, mentioned in the Quran 69 times.
How do you write Ibrahim in Arabic?
Ibrahim is written إبراهيم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ibrahim?
Ibrahim is pronounced ib-rah-HEEM.
Is Ibrahim mentioned in the Quran?
Sura 14 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).