ibn

[ib-uhn]

(often initial capital letter)

1. son of (used in Arabic personal names).

   ibn Saud.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ibn¹

< Arabic: son (of ); ben ⁴

Example Sentences

"The army categorically denies operating any such detention centres," Lt Col Abdullah Ibn Zaid told the BBC.

From BBC

The adverts featured images of Muslim preacher Ismail ibn Musa Menk and Russian former professional mixed martial artist Khabib Abdulmanapovich pointing at large text stating "Join the Money Revolution" above Wahed's logo.

From BBC

Ashraf Abo Taha said he was "shocked" as he identified the partially destroyed building in Israeli drone footage of the incident as his home on Ibn Sena street in Rafah, southern Gaza.

From BBC

Dozens of people were also injured in strikes that hit Ibn Rushd school and Al-Aqsa Martyrs mosque in Deir al-Balah early on Sunday morning, according to the health ministry.

From BBC

Another faction, which gradually evolved into the Shiites, favored Muhammad’s son-in-law and first cousin, Ali ibn Abi Talib.

From Salon