Ibn

Ibn Meaning & Origin

About Ibn
The name "Ibn" is an Arabic word that means "son of" or "descendant of." It is commonly used as a prefix in Arabic names to indicate the paternal lineage of an individual. For example, if a person's father's name is Ahmed, they may be called "Ibn Ahmed" meaning "son of Ahmed." The name "Ibn" is often used in Arabic cultures to honor and acknowledge the importance of family and lineage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ibn are male.

Ibn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 83.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 B AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪbən/
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Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ibn in Braille

Here's how to represent Ibn in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ibn in braille

How to Spell the Name Ibn in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ibn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ibn in sign language

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