Ebrahim

Ebrahim is a masculine given name used across Iran, the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia, and the broader Muslim world. It is the Persian form of Ibrahim, itself derived from the Hebrew name Avraham (Abraham). The typical meaning is "father of many" or "father of a multitude," reflecting the biblical name's meaning.

In Islam, Ibrahim is a major Prophet and patriarch. The Quran recounts his unwavering faith and his readiness to submit to God, and the story of his test with his son is commemorated during Eid al-Adha. The name is therefore common in Muslim communities and often chosen for religious or cultural reasons.

Variant spellings include Ebrahim, Ibraheem, and Ibrahimi; the Arabic form is Ibrahim. In Persian and Urdu, Ebrahim is a standard rendering; in Turkish or Arab contexts, Ibrahim is more common. The name appears as a given name in many cultures and, less commonly, as a surname or part of compound names.

Notable people named Ebrahim include Ebrahim Raisi, an Iranian cleric and politician who has served as president of Iran since 2021; Ebrahim Nabavi, an Iranian writer and satirist; and Ebrahim Golestan, an Iranian writer and filmmaker.