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.

Ibrahim Rank in US Top 1000

# 359 in the US

Popularity of the name Ibrahim

• 359 US 2024
• 84 Canada 2024
• 265 Future 2028
• 77 England 2024
• 141 scotland 2024
• 27 France 2024
• 261 Germany 2016
• 94 Netherlands 2024
• 93 sweden 2024
• 35 Belgium 2024
• 176 switzerland 2024
• 59 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2024

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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

The name 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