The nameBrahim
Brahim is a boy's name, the North African form of Ibrahim, that is Abraham.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Brahim comes from Ibrahim, the Arabic form of Abraham, often translated as "father of a multitude".
Origin
Hebrew, through Arabic.
History
The name has been given in France for several decades. Boys named Brahim may celebrate their name day on Saint Abraham's feast.
Popularity of the name Brahim
Brahim in France
Brahim was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 2,305 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Brahim. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Brahim in France were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 51 births a year on average, against 72 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Brahim in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brahim mean?
Brahim comes from Ibrahim, the Arabic form of Abraham, often translated as "father of a multitude".
What is the origin of the name Brahim?
Hebrew, through Arabic.
Is Brahim a girl's or a boy's name?
Brahim is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Brahim?
Variants and related names of Brahim include Abraham and Ibrahim.