Ibrahima
Ibrahima is a Muslim boy name meaning “Abraham, friend of God”.
| Meaning | Abraham, friend of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | West African form of Arabic Ibrāhīm |
| Arabic spelling | إبراهيم |
| Pronunciation | ee-brah-HEE-mah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ibrahima
Ibrahima is the West African form of Ibrāhīm (Abraham), with a final vowel added in Fula, Wolof and Mande languages. Ibrāhīm is honoured as Khalīl Allāh, the friend of God, and as the father of the prophets Ismāʿīl and Isḥāq. The Gambian form is Ebrima.
Is Ibrahima a Muslim name?
Yes. Ibrahima is a Muslim name, the West African form of Ibrāhīm, Prophet Abraham.
Is Ibrahima in the Quran?
He is named often in the Quran, as in 'Allah took Abraham (Ibrāhīm) as an intimate friend' (Quran 4:125).
Where is the name Ibrahima used?
Very common in Senegal, Guinea, Mali and Côte d'Ivoire.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ibrahima mean?
Ibrahima means 'Abraham, friend of God'. It comes from West African form of Arabic Ibrāhīm.
Is Ibrahima a Muslim name?
Yes. Ibrahima is a Muslim name, the West African form of Ibrāhīm, Prophet Abraham.
How do you write Ibrahima in Arabic?
Ibrahima is written إبراهيم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ibrahima?
Ibrahima is pronounced ee-brah-HEE-mah.
Is Ibrahima mentioned in the Quran?
He is named often in the Quran, as in 'Allah took Abraham (Ibrāhīm) as an intimate friend' (Quran 4:125).