Ibrahim

Ib-ra-heem or eeb-ra-heem
Arabic variation of Abraham
"multitudes; father of many"

Ibrahim Origin and Meaning

The name Ibrahim is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "multitudes; father of many".

Well used by Muslim parents across the world, Ibrahim is the Arabic variation of Abraham. Significant in multiple religions and with an international and well-travelled feel about it, Ibrahim has been in the US Top 1000 since the 1990s, and is currently popular in Azerbaijan, France, the UK, and Turkey.

A significant figure in The Quran, Ibrahim/Abraham fulfilled all the trials and commandments of God, and was therefore cared for throughout his life. He is viewed as a model of unwavering faith without becoming an idolater.

Meaning "multitudes" or "father of man", Ibrahim is a powerful name that also feels very wearable. With sounds that are both zippy and serious, it is a versatile choice too.

Notable namesakes include soccer megastar Zlatan Ibrahimovic, peace activist, Ibrahim Abu el-Hawa; writer Laila Ibrahim; Ibrahim Abboud, the first president of Sudan and Kurdish writer, Ibrahim Ahmam, just to name a few.

Currently given to over 700 boys each year in the US, in 2022, Ibrahim also re-entered the UK Top 100.

# 411 in the US

Ibrahim Rank in US Top 1000

Ibrahim Popularity

Famous People Named Ibrahim

  • Ibrahim Abboud
    1st President of Sudan
  • Ibrahim Afellay
    Dutch footballer
  • Ibrahim Ahmad
    Iraqi Kurdish novelist
  • Ibrahim al
    Hamdi, President of Yemen
  • Ibrahim al
    Eshaiker al,Jaafari, 73rd Prime Minister of Iraq
  • Ibrahim Mahlab
    Prime Minister of Egypt
  • Ibrahim al
    Koni, Libyan novelist
  • Ibrahim Adil Shah II
    King of Bijapur
  • Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida
    8th President of Nigeria
  • Ibrahim Rugova
    1st President of the Republic of Kosova
  • Ibrahim Lodi
    Sultan of Delhi
  • Ibrahim Ferrer
    Cuban singer of Buena Vista Social Club
  • Ibrahim Pasha
    Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire
  • Sultan Ibrahim
    Ottoman ruler
  • Ibrahim Hajtic
    Bosnian,Herzegovinian footballer
  • Ibrahim Chappelle
    son of comedian Dave Chappelle

Ibrahim in Pop Culture

  • Ibrahim Pasha
    character in Turkish television series "Magnificent Century"
  • Sehzade Ibrahim
    character in Turkish television series "Magnificent Century: Kösem"
  • Ibrahim “Abe“ Mazur
    character in Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy" series