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Imran

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Meaning

Prosperity

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عمران
Urdu عمران
Persian عمران
Turkish İmran
Bengali ইমরান
Pashto عمران

Alternate Spellings

The name Imran is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Prosperity', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Imran has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Imran is the name of the father of Maryam in Islamic tradition. Surah Al-Imran (3), the family of Imran, is named for this household.

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Etymology

From the Arabic عمران ('Imran). Imran is named as the father of Maryam (Mary, mother of Jesus) in the Quran, and the title of Surah 3, Aal-e-Imran ('The Family of Imran').

Islamic Significance

Imran is the father of Maryam in Islamic tradition, and the family of Imran is one of the lineages the Quran singles out for election.

Quranic Connection

Surah 3 is titled Aal-e-Imran, 'the Family of Imran': 'Indeed, Allah chose Adam and Nuh and the family of Ibrahim and the family of Imran over the worlds' (3:33).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.