Balarabe is a Nigerian male given name and surname predominantly used among Muslims, particularly within the Hausa community. It means "Son of the prophet, descendant of the prophet".[1] The name Balarabe is of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic words 'bal' meaning 'son' and 'rabi' meaning 'prophet', specifically referring to the Prophet Muhammad.
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Hausa |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | Son of the prophet, or descendant of the prophet. |
| Region of origin | Northern, Nigeria |
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Notable individuals with the name
edit- Kande Balarabe, Nigerian politician.
- Sadik Balarabe (born 1992), Nigerian international footballer.
- Abubakar Balarabe (born 1968), Nigerian international footballer.
- Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe (born 1966), Nigerian politician.
- Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa (1936 – 2020), Nigerian politician.
- Abdullahi Balarabe Salame (born 1955), Nigerian Senior Advocate.
- Mohammed Balarabe Haladu (1944 – 1998) Nigerian army officer.
- Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, Nigerian politician
This page lists people with the surname Balarabe.
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References
edit- ^ "Balarabe - Islamic Boy Name Meaning and Pronunciation". 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-10-26.