Iman

Iman is a first name that is used for both women and men and carries the meaning "the faith" or "the believer". The name is derived from the Arabic word ʾīmān (إِيمَان), which stands for "faith, trust". Iman is a common Muslim name.

What does the name Iman mean?

The name Iman can be used for both women and men and means "the faith" or "the believer". It originates from the Arabic word ʾīmān (إِيمَان), which means "faith, trust". In Islam, the word Īmān (إيمان) describes the belief in God. While Iman is primarily known as a female first name in the Arab world, it is also used as a boy's name in the Persian region. Notable bearers of the name include Somali model Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid, Iranian artist Iman Rezai, and Pakistani-Canadian actress Iman Vellani. There are various variants of the name such as Eman, Emana, Emani, Imana, Imane, Imani, Imanie, Imen, and Imene.

Where does the name Iman come from?

The origin of the name Iman lies in Arabic, and it is suitable for both women and men. The meaning is "the faith" or "the believer". The Arabic word ʾīmān (إِيمَان) stands for "faith, trust". It is used in Arabic, Iranian, Muslim, and Persian languages.

How do you pronounce Iman?

The pronunciation of Iman is clear and consists of two syllables. The name is typically pronounced as "I-man" [iˈmaːn]. The first syllable begins with a bright I sound that radiates a sense of lightness. The second syllable has a long A sound, and the final n gives the sound a sense of stability. Iman conveys a calm and dignified aura - a name with a reduced form and clear contours.

Popularity

Iman enjoys great popularity in Germany. The name currently ranks 308th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2010 when it reached 251st place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 1,500 times, placing it 384th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 360th.

Nicknames & pet names

Imani / Imano / Imanosch / Imchen / Imi / Imibu / Immi / Imo / Imschen / Mimi / Nami

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Famous people

• Chanel Iman Robinson (Model from the USA)
• Iman (Model)
• Iman Alami (Iranian football player)
• Iman Ali (Actress from Pakistan)
• Iman Asante Shumpert (American professional basketball player)
• Iman Basafa (Footballer from Iran)
• Iman Bi-Ria (Footballer from Germany)
• Iman Dozy (Dutch footballer)
• Iman Heydari (Iranian footballer)
• Iman Humaydan (Lebanese writer)
• Iman Kiani (Iranian footballer)
• Iman Maleki (Iranian artist)
• Iman Mersal (Poet)
• Iman Mobali (Iranian football player)
• Iman Mousavi (Iranian football player)
• Iman Razaghirad (Footballer from Iran)
• Iman Rezai (Iranian artist)
• Iman Sadeghi (Iranian footballer)
• Iman Sen (Indian singer)
• Iman Shumpert (Basketball player from the USA)