Ebrahim
Meaning of Ebrahim
Ebrahim is a male name of Arabic origin. It is pronounced as eh-BRAH-heem (/ɛb.ra.ˈhiːm/) in Arabic. The name has variations, such as Ibrahim. Ebrahim has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1981, with fluctuating popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been ranked between 3,000 and 6,000 in terms of popularity. The name Ebrahim carries a rich cultural heritage and is associated with the biblical figure Abraham, who is revered in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity for his faith and righteousness. Choosing Ebrahim as a name for your baby boy can honor this important historical and religious figure while also embracing a meaningful and timeless name.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as eh-BRAH-heem (/ɛb.ra.ˈhiːm/)
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Notable People Named Ebrahim
| Ebrahim Raisi is the current president of Iran, a Principlist politician, and a Muslim jurist. |
| Ebrahim Hussein is a renowned Tanzanian playwright and poet, known for his influential play "Kinjeketile," which has become a staple in Swahili language exams and has been reprinted multiple times. |
| Ebrahim Rasool is a prominent South African politician and diplomat, known for his role as the South African Ambassador to the United States and as the 5th Premier of the Western Cape. |
| Ebrahim Moosa is a prominent scholar of contemporary Muslim thought and holds the Mirza Family Professorship at the University of Notre Dame, where he co-directs the Contending Modernities program. |
| Ebrahim Rezaei Babadi is an Iranian politician and the president of the Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran, having previously served as Governor-general of Kermanshah Province and South Khorasan Province. |
