Ibrahim

Ib-ra-heem or eeb-ra-heem

Arabic variation of Abraham

"father of many"

Ibrahim Origin and Meaning

The name Ibrahim is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "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.

Ibrahim Rank in US Top 1000

# 411 in the US

Ibrahim Popularity

• 411 US 2023
• 100 Canada 2023
• 265 Future 2028
• 101 England 2022
• 186 Scotland 2022
• 29 France 2023
• 261 Germany 2016
• 140 Netherlands 2015
• 99 Sweden 2019
• 43 Belgium 2023
• 62 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2022

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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