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Ebrahim

♂ Boy

Pronounced eb-rah-HEEM /ˌɛb.rɑˈhim/High

Meaning: Persian/Arabic form of Abraham (Ibrahim) — Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes/nations' — a great prophetHigh

In 30 seconds: Abraham, the Persian way: Ebrahim means 'father of multitudes' — the patriarch revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. A name of faith spanning three religions, dignified and ancient.
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Origin HighArabic, Hebrew
MeaningPersian/Arabic form of Abraham (Ibrahim) — Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes/nations' — a great prophet
U.S. rank (2024)#3706 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 589

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619812024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Ebrahim is the Persian spelling of Ibrahim, the Arabic form of Abraham — Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes, father of many nations'. A central prophet and patriarch in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, the name is borne with deep reverence across Iran and the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Persian, Arab, and South Asian Muslim families. Rare, father-of-nations at the root, and revered.

Did you know? Ibrahim/Ebrahim (Abraham) is honored as a prophet and patriarch in all three Abrahamic faiths — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — making it one of humanity's most shared names.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Ibrahim — root etymology

Variations

IbrahimIbraheemAbraham

Nicknames

Ebi

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If you like Ebrahim…

Ibrahim— the Arabic spelling of the same name
Ibraheem— a fellow spelling variant
Ismail— the prophet Ishmael, his son
Yusuf— a companion prophet-name (Joseph)

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ebrahim mean?

Ebrahim is a form of Abraham (Ibrahim), Hebrew for 'father of multitudes, father of nations'.

How do you pronounce Ebrahim?

It's said eb-rah-HEEM /ˌɛb.rɑˈhim/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Ebrahim a boy or girl name?

Ebrahim is a boy's name.

How popular is Ebrahim?

Ebrahim is a rare name in the U.S.