| Balarabe | |
| Gender: | Male |
| Language: | Hausa |
| Origin: | Nigerian |
| Meaning: | Son of the prophet, or descendant of the prophet. |
| Region: | Northern, Nigeria |
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.