Eybrahiymm

A Quranic Name for Boys

Eybrahiymm is variant of Ibrahim and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Eybrahiymm or Ibrahim, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Ibrahim.

Full Meaning of Eybrahiymm

Eybrahiymm is the name of one of the most important prophets in the Quran. Among his descendants are Prophet Ismaeel, Ishaaq, Yaqoob, Yusuf, Musa, Haroon, Zakaria, Yahya, Isa, and our prophet Muhammad, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and all the prophets and messengers.

Prophet Eybrahiymm‘s name is mentioned at least 70 times in the Quran, signifying his great importance. He is the only human being who is an “intimate friend” of God, as the Quran testifies in Surat an-Nisaa 4:125:

And who is better in religion than one who submits himself to Allah while being a doer of good and follows the religion of Eybrahiymm, inclining toward truth? And Allah took Abraham as an intimate friend.

The Quran praises the qualities of prophet Eybrahiymm in many places, such as:

Indeed Eybrahiymm is most forbearing and tenderhearted, always intent on returning (to Allah). {Surat Hud 11:75}

The meaning of Eybrahiymm is not clear as it is an ancient name from non-Arabic origins.