Unisex name · Arabic

Iman

“Faith”

Meaning
Faith
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy or girl
Syllables
2
Popularity
Rare in the US
Style
Religious
Used in
Arabic, Turkish

What people expect from a Iman

Iman is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.

The meaning is about a blessing. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: faithful and blessed.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Iman: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

97/100

Great choice

Iman

  • International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Faith".
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Questions about Iman

What does the name Iman mean?

Iman is a unisex name of Arabic origin meaning "Faith".

Is Iman a boy or girl name?

Iman is used for both boys and girls.

How popular is the name Iman?

Iman is rare in the US. It is used in Arabic, Turkish.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer