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Ibrahim

Muslim Boy Name · Scholarly Verified

إِبْرَاهِيم

Father of nations, Intimate Friend of Allah (Khalilullah)

The noble name of Prophet Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), Khalilullah, patriarch of the monotheistic faiths and builder of the Kaaba.

Themes: faith

Origin:
Arabic
Transliteration:
Ibrāhīm • Pronounced: (Ib-ra-heem)
Prominent Regional Familiarity
South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
Naming Tradition
South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:124, Surah Ibrahim 14:35)
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24 · Sahih Muslim

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What is the meaning of the Islamic name Ibrahim (إِبْرَاهِيم)?

The Islamic name Ibrahim (إِبْرَاهِيم) means "Father of nations, Intimate Friend of Allah (Khalilullah)". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.

What is the Islamic significance of the name Ibrahim?

The noble name of Prophet Ibrahim (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), Khalilullah, patriarch of the monotheistic faiths and builder of the Kaaba.