Boy name
Imam name meaning
“leader, leader of worship”
Imam is a masculine name from Arabic imām, meaning leader or leader of worship. The source word can also mean exemplar and includes the leader of prayer. Alongside its use as a title, Imam is an established given name, giving the same word both naming and leadership uses.
What does Imam mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Imam
From Arabic imām, meaning leader or exemplar, including the leader of prayer. Alongside its use as a title, it is an established given name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Imam in Islam and the Quran
Imam does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (إمام) does, for example in QS Yasin [36]: 12.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Imam
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Imam, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Imam as a first name
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Imam Salis
Interpretation
May this child become a leader who guides with gentleness.Meaning of each word
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Salis: gentle, fluent
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Imam Naufal
Interpretation
May this child become a generous leader with an open heart.Meaning of each word
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Naufal: generous, munificent
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Interpretation
May this child become a leader who finds success and contentment.Meaning of each word
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
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Imam Farhan
Interpretation
May this child become a cheerful leader filled with joy.Meaning of each word
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
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Imam Radi
Interpretation
May this child become a leader with a willing, contented heart.Meaning of each word
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
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Interpretation
May this child become an honorable leader who holds to truth.Meaning of each word
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Rafi: high-ranking, exalted
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
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Imam Fadillah
Interpretation
May this child become a leader distinguished by virtue and goodness.Meaning of each word
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
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Interpretation
May this child become an eminent leader with a contented heart.Meaning of each word
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Ula: eminence, high rank
Imam as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this child become an honest, trustworthy leader embodying oneness.Meaning of each word
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Wahidi: associated with the one
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Interpretation
May this child become a complete leader who holds to truth.Meaning of each word
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
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Interpretation
May this child become a leader growing in the light of faith.Meaning of each word
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Nuriman: light of faith
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Interpretation
May this child become a successful leader blessed with abundance.Meaning of each word
- Faza: to win, succeed
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
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Interpretation
May this child become a guardian leader preserving a natural disposition.Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
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Interpretation
May this child become a great leader granted abundant goodness.Meaning of each word
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Akbar: greater, greatest
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Interpretation
May this child become a leader who protects and provides sufficiency.Meaning of each word
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Mugni: one who grants sufficiency
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Interpretation
May this child become a virtuous leader devoted to service.Meaning of each word
- Salihin: righteous and virtuous people
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
- Dul: servant, devotee
Imam as a last name
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Ahsan Imam
Interpretation
May this child become a leader who grows ever better.Meaning of each word
- Ahsan: better, best
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
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Haq Imam
Interpretation
May this child become a leader who always upholds truth.Meaning of each word
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
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Interpretation
May this child become a fair leader bringing safety and wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Adila: just, impartial
- Salamat: safety and well-being
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
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Raji Imam
Interpretation
May this child become a leader with hope in the heart.Meaning of each word
- Raji: one who hopes
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
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Interpretation
May this child become an eminent leader who brings goodness.Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Khoir: goodness, something good
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
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Nuryaman Imam
Interpretation
May this child become a leader whose guidance brings light.Meaning of each word
- Nuryaman: light
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
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Fadillah Imam
Interpretation
May this child become a leader who embodies virtue and moral excellence.Meaning of each word
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
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Havid Imam
Interpretation
May this child become a leader who guards and preserves well.Meaning of each word
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Imam: leader, leader of worship
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How to pronounce Imam
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
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| IPA | /imam/ |
| Arabic script | إمام |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦩꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮙᮙ᮪ |
Is Imam a boy’s name?
Yes, Imam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Imam ranks #26 among boy names in our data sample (326 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Imam
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Imam
- Imam Bonjol · b. 1772
- Imam Samudera · b. 1970
- Imam Tantowi · b. 1946
- Imam Suroso · b. 1964
- Imam Arief Fadillah · b. 1989
- Imam B. Prasodjo · b. 1960
- Imam Munandar · b. 1927
- Imam Nahrawi · b. 1973
- Imam Pathuroman · b. 1994
- Imam Sufaat · b. 1955
- Imam Sugianto · b. 1967
- Imam Utomo · b. 1943
FAQ about the name Imam
What is the meaning of Imam?
Imam means leader, leader of worship. From Arabic imām, meaning leader or exemplar, including the leader of prayer. Alongside its use as a title, it is an established given name.
Is Imam a boy’s name?
Yes, Imam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Imam?
Imam is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Imam in the Quran?
Imam does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (إمام) does, for example in QS Yasin [36]: 12.
How many syllables does Imam have?
Imam has 2 syllables (I-mam) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Imam?
Imam ranks #26 among boy names in our data sample (326 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Imam?
Some ideas: Imam Salis; Sadik Imam Wahidi; Ahsan Imam.
Famous people named Imam?
Notable people named Imam include Imam Bonjol, Imam Samudera, Imam Tantowi.
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