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Iman

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Meaning

Faith

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic إيمان
Urdu ایمان
Persian ایمان
Turkish İman
Bengali ইমান
Pashto ایمان
Iman is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Faith', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Iman comes from the Arabic root '-m-n, the same root behind Amin, meaning "to be secure" or "to trust." It is translated as "faith" or "belief," one of the foundational concepts of Islam.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root أ-م-ن (ʾ-m-n, 'to trust, believe'). Iman means 'faith, belief.'

Islamic Significance

Iman is one of the foundational concepts of Islamic theology: inner conviction in God, His angels, books, messengers, the Last Day, and the divine decree, as set out in the famous hadith of Jibril.

Quranic Connection

The Quran's constant address 'O you who believe' derives from this root; verse 2:285 summarizes the articles of faith: 'The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and so have the believers.'

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.