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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Faith, belief
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ee-MAHN
Iman is an Arabic name for a girl, pronounced ee-MAHN, and it means faith or belief. It has a worldly, clean, modern feel, short and easy to say.
Meaning & Origin of Iman
Meaning: Faith, belief.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Iman
ee-MAHNIPA /iːˈmɑːn/
Popularity of Iman
Iman peaked at #1043 in 1996, when 178 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #1892 with 84 babies, so it's less common now, which means a child named Iman is unlikely to share the name with classmates.
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FAQ
What does the name Iman mean?
Faith, belief. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Iman?
Iman is pronounced ee-MAHN (IPA: /iːˈmɑːn/).
Is Iman a popular name right now?
Iman peaked at #1043 in 1996 and is ranked #1892 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)
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