Ebrahima
Arabic · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Ebrahima
The name 'Ebrahima' is a variant of 'Ibrahim', meaning "father of many" or "father of a multitude," derived from the Semitic root *ʔ-b-r* via the Hebrew name 'Abraham'.
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Etymology
The name 'Ebrahima' is a variant of 'Ibrahim', meaning "father of many" or "father of a multitude," derived from the Semitic root *ʔ-b-r* via the Hebrew name 'Abraham'. It is primarily used in West African Muslim cultures, such as among the Mandinka and Fula peoples, reflecting the Islamic reverence for the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham).
Ebrahima currently ranks #12,823 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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