Ebrahimi (Persian: ابراهیمی) is an Iranian surname. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Ebrahim, the Persian form of Ibrahim, which in turn is the Arabic form of Abraham. Etymology and Origin The name Abraham, from the Hebrew ʾAvraham, is interpreted as meaning "father of many" or as a contraction of Abram and hamon ("multitude"). According to the Bible (Genesis 17:5), Abram's name was changed by God to Abraham, signifying his role as the progenitor of many nations. In Islamic tradition, Abraham (Ibrahim) is considered a prophet and the forefather of the Arabs through his son Ishmael. The Persian form Ebrahim is used in Iran and neighboring regions, and the suffix -ī (meaning "belonging to" or "descendant of") transforms the given name into the surname Ebrahimi, effectively meaning "descendant of Ebrahim." Notable Bearers Several notable Iranians bear the surname Ebrahimi, particularly in sports and the arts: Abolfazl Ebrahimi (born 1982), Iranian footballer Amir Farshad Ebrahimi, Iranian activist Asghar Ebrahimi, Iranian weightlifter Hossein Ebrahimi, Iranian footballer Mohammad Ebrahimi, Iranian footballer Nader Ebrahimi, Iranian writer Omid Ebrahimi, Iranian footballer Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Iranian actress Related Surnames Surnames derived from the same root in other languages include İbrahimov (Azerbaijani masculine), İbrahimova (Azerbaijani feminine), Ibrahimović (Bosnian), and Ibragimov/Ibragimova (Russian). Meaning: "descendant of Ebrahim" (Abraham) Origin: Persian Type: Patronymic surname Usage regions: Iran, Afghanistan, and among Persian-speaking communities globally