Name meaning
Ibrahim
Boy's nameƏrəb mənşəliIn the Quran
Father of many peoples; father of monotheism.
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Name meaning and origin
Ibrahim is a prophet name of Hebrew origin, remembered in Arabic as "khalilullah", "the friend of Allah". Its meaning is explained as "the father of nations".
Ibrahim, a prophet (a.s) whose name appears in more than 25 surahs of the Quran, is considered the father of the belief in tawhid (monotheism). Islam, Christianity and Judaism all recognize him as their founding figure.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 7
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Ibrahim, Abraham
- Pronunciation
- ibɾɑːˈhim
Notable people with this name
The Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
The father of the faith in monotheism and the friend of Allah: the prophet who, together with his son Ishmael (PBUH), built the Kaaba, the first house of worship, as commanded in the Quran.
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
Is the name Ibrahim mentioned in the Quran?
Yes, the name Ibrahim appears in more than 25 surahs of the Quran, and there is also a special surah named after it.What is the meaning of the name Ibrahim?
Ibrahim means "father of nations, father of monotheism".