Iman
faith, belief
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- Somalia
- Pronunciation
- ee-MAAN
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Iman
Iman is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning "faith, belief". It is most commonly used in Muslim families and is especially popular in Somalia.
Iman is the Arabic word for faith in the theological sense — belief held with conviction — which gives it more weight than a simple virtue name. It is used mainly for girls in Arabic-speaking countries and among Somali and North African families, and for boys in parts of Indonesia and Malaysia. The model and businesswoman Iman gave it wide recognition in the West.
Popularity trend: Iman has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
Reviewed by the Babbloom Editorial Team. Read our editorial methodology.
Frequently asked about Iman
- What does the name Iman mean?
- Iman means "faith, belief". It's a girl name of Arabic origin, most commonly used in Muslim families and popular in Somalia.
- Where does the name Iman come from?
- Iman originates from Arabic. On Babbloom it's classified in the Muslim naming tradition.
- Is Iman a boy or girl name?
- Iman is a girl name.