Imad

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Meaning

Pillar

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عماد

Urdu عماد

Persian عماد

Turkish İmad

Bengali ইমাদ

Pashto عماد

Alternate Spellings

Amad Emad

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Imad offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Pillar', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Imad, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Imad comes from the Arabic root '-m-d, meaning "to support" or "prop up." It is translated as "pillar" or "support."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ع-م-د (ʿ-m-d, 'to support, rely on'). Imad means 'support, pillar.'

Notable Historical Usage

Imad al-Din, 'pillar of the faith,' is the title of Imad al-Din Zengi (d. 1146 CE), the Mosul ruler whose capture of Edessa began the Muslim counter-offensive against the Crusader states.