Boy name
Imad name meaning
“pillar, support”
Imad is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning pillar or support. It comes from the Arabic word ʿimād, which refers to a pillar or something that provides support. The sense of support in the name follows directly from this meaning of its source word.
What does Imad mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Imad
From Arabic ʿimād, meaning a pillar or something that provides support.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Imad in Islam and the Quran
Imad does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (العماد) does, for example in QS Al-Fajr [89]: 7.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Imad
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /imad/ |
| Arabic script | عماد |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦩꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮙᮓ᮪ |
Is Imad a boy’s name?
Yes, Imad is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Imad is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Imad
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Iman♂Faith, belief in God
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Ivan♂God has been gracious
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Isa♂The name of Jesus in Islamic tradition
- Ian♂God has shown graciousness
- Isak♂He will laugh
- Isman♂
- Ifan♂God is gracious
- Irman♂Great, universal
- Ismed♂Safeguarding, protection from error
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
FAQ about the name Imad
What is the meaning of Imad?
Imad means pillar, support. From Arabic ʿimād, meaning a pillar or something that provides support.
Is Imad a boy’s name?
Yes, Imad is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Imad?
Imad is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Imad in the Quran?
Imad does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (العماد) does, for example in QS Al-Fajr [89]: 7.
How many syllables does Imad have?
Imad has 2 syllables (I-mad) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Imad?
Imad is rare in our data sample.
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