Buraimoh is a Nigerian male given name and surname predominantly used among Muslims, particularly within the Yoruba community. Derived from Arabic, "Ibrahim",[1] the name which signifies 'father of many' or 'father of a multitude', symbolizing abundance, strength, and lineage.[2] Which the Yoruba dialectal variation is Buraimoh or Buremo. It is the Arabic form of Abraham used in various languages.
Gender | Male |
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Language(s) | Yoruba |
Origin | |
Word/name | Nigerian |
Meaning | Father of many or father of a multitude. |
Region of origin | South West, Nigeria |
Other names | |
Variant form(s) | Ibrahim |
Notable individuals with the name
edit- Adeniji Adele (1893 – 1964), Nigerian king. Oba of Lagos.
- Lanre Buraimoh (born 1976), Nigerian-born artist.
- Jimoh Buraimoh (born 1943), Nigerian painter and artist, father of Lanre.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Ibrahim". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Ibrahim - Boy Name Meaning and Pronunciation". 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-10-26.