Buraimoh
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | 'father of many' |
| Region of origin | South West, Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Variant form | Ibrahim |
Buraimoh (ⓘ) is a Nigerian male given name and surname predominantly used among Muslims, particularly within the Yoruba community. Derived from Arabic Ibrahim (i.e. Abraham),[1] the name which signifies 'father of many' or 'father of a multitude', symbolizing abundance, strength, and lineage.
Notable individuals with the name
- 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
References
- ↑ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Ibrahim". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2024-10-26.