Ibrahima
Arabic · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Ibrahima
Ibrahima is the West African form of Abraham, derived from Arabic Ibrāhīm (إبراهيم), meaning "father of multitudes" or "exalted father" from the Semitic root referencing fatherhood and elevation.
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Etymology
Ibrahima is the West African form of Abraham, derived from Arabic Ibrāhīm (إبراهيم), meaning "father of multitudes" or "exalted father" from the Semitic root referencing fatherhood and elevation. The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority West African countries, particularly among Fulani, Mandinka, and other Sahel region peoples, reflecting the historical spread of Islam through trade and migration in Africa.
Ibrahima currently ranks #2,855 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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