Cheikh-Ibrahima
Arabic · Boy · 5 syllables
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About the name Cheikh-Ibrahima
Cheikh-Ibrahima is a compound name combining "Cheikh" (Arabic شيخ, meaning "elder" or "leader") with "Ibrahima" (the African variant of Ibrahim/Abraham, meaning "father of multitudes").
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Etymology
Cheikh-Ibrahima is a compound name combining "Cheikh" (Arabic شيخ, meaning "elder" or "leader") with "Ibrahima" (the African variant of Ibrahim/Abraham, meaning "father of multitudes"). The name is primarily used in West African Muslim communities, particularly among Fulani, Wolof, and other ethnic groups in Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and neighboring countries, with roots in Islamic tradition and colonial-era naming practices.
Cheikh-Ibrahima currently ranks #3,268 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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