Boy name

Iman name meaning

“faith, belief in God”

Aksara Jawa

Aksara Sunda

/iman/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #167

Iman is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning faith or belief in God. It comes from the Arabic word īmān, meaning faith or belief. The same word has also been borrowed into Malay and Indonesian, where it carries the meaning of faith or belief.

What does Iman mean?

Faith, belief in God

In Indonesian: keyakinan, kepercayaan kepada Tuhan

#Faith

-an

The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →

Origin and cultural usage of Iman

From Arabic īmān, 'faith or belief', also borrowed into Malay and Indonesian.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Naming tradition	Islamic
Starts with	I

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Iman in Islam and the Quran

Iman does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (إيمان) does, for example in QS At-Taubah [9]: 23.

QS At-Taubah [9]: 23

This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.

Name combinations with Iman

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Iman, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Iman as a first name

Iman Fauzul

Interpretation
May trust in God accompany the success that he achieves.
Meaning of each word
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
Iman Sulton

Interpretation
May he hold authority with a firm belief in God.
Meaning of each word
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
Iman Rayhan

Interpretation
May his belief in God flourish like a fragrant plant.
Meaning of each word
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
Iman Hisyam Muttaqien

Interpretation
May belief in God, generosity, and devotion grow within him.
Meaning of each word
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Hisyam: generosity
- Muttaqien: those who are God-conscious
Iman Ramadhana

Interpretation
May belief in God accompany him whose name evokes Ramadan.
Meaning of each word
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Ramadhana: associated with Ramadan
Iman Syabani Habibi

Interpretation
May this beloved child associated with Shakban hold belief in God.
Meaning of each word
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Syabani: associated with the month of Sha‘ban
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
Iman Alfajar

Interpretation
May his belief in God shine like the first morning light.
Meaning of each word
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
Iman Azmi Khoir

Interpretation
May belief in God strengthen his resolve to do good.
Meaning of each word
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Azmi: firm resolve
- Khoir: goodness, something good

Iman as a middle name

Abror Iman Miftahul

Interpretation
May belief in God become a key to doing good.
Meaning of each word
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Miftahul: the key of
Qodir Iman Rasya

Interpretation
May he sustain belief in God, evoking a young gazelle.
Meaning of each word
- Qodir: capable, powerful
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Rasya: a young gazelle
Gaus Iman Qodir

Interpretation
May he be able to offer help through belief in God.
Meaning of each word
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Qodir: capable, powerful
Zikri Iman Markum

Interpretation
May remembrance of God accompany belief and mercy throughout his life.
Meaning of each word
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Markum: one granted mercy
Abror Iman Syukron

Interpretation
May belief in God accompany good deeds and heartfelt gratitude.
Meaning of each word
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
Fitrah Iman Aiman

Interpretation
May his natural disposition be accompanied by belief in God and fortune.
Meaning of each word
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
Haq Iman Salamat

Interpretation
May belief in God accompany truth, safety, and a life of wellbeing.
Meaning of each word
- Haq: truth, that which is right
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Salamat: safety and well-being
Fadlan Iman Kausar

Interpretation
May belief in God accompany generosity and an abundance of goodness.
Meaning of each word
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
- Iman: faith, belief in God
- Kausar: abundant goodness

Iman as a last name

Khairi Iman

Interpretation
May belief in God always accompany every good deed he performs.
Meaning of each word
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Iman: faith, belief in God
Bagir Rezha Iman

Interpretation
May he pursue deep knowledge with acceptance and belief in God.
Meaning of each word
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Iman: faith, belief in God
Alfajar Iman

Interpretation
May belief in God appear like the light before dawn.
Meaning of each word
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
- Iman: faith, belief in God
Habib Iman

Interpretation
May this beloved child grow with a firm belief in God.
Meaning of each word
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Iman: faith, belief in God
Fawwaz Iman

Interpretation
May he achieve many successes with a firm belief in God.
Meaning of each word
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
- Iman: faith, belief in God
Sururi Kautsar Iman

Interpretation
May belief in God be accompanied by joy and abundant goodness.
Meaning of each word
- Sururi: associated with joy
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
- Iman: faith, belief in God
Naufal Shidqi Iman

Interpretation
May he grow generous and truthful with a belief in God.
Meaning of each word
- Naufal: generous, munificent
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
- Iman: faith, belief in God
Hafizh Iman

Interpretation
May he become a guardian with a firm belief in God.
Meaning of each word
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
- Iman: faith, belief in God

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How to pronounce Iman

Syllables	2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names
IPA	/iman/
Arabic script	إيمان
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)	ꦲꦶꦩꦤ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)	ᮄᮙᮔ᮪

Is Iman a boy’s name?

Yes, Iman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 99%Girls 1% ♀

Iman ranks #167 among boy names in our data sample (103 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Iman

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Iman

Iman Budhi Santosa · b. 1948
Iman Adinugraha
Iman Irdian Saragih · b. 1982
Iman Sukri
Iman Brotoseno
Iman Faturohman · b. 1994
Iman Sudiyat · b. 1918
Iman Sudrajat · b. 1961
Iman Sumantri
Iman Sutiawan · b. 1975
Iman Taufik Rachman · b. 1982
A. Iman Sukri · b. 1978

FAQ about the name Iman

What is the meaning of Iman?

Iman means faith, belief in God. From Arabic īmān, 'faith or belief', also borrowed into Malay and Indonesian.

Is Iman a boy’s name?

Yes, Iman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Iman?

Iman is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Iman in the Quran?

Iman does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (إيمان) does, for example in QS At-Taubah [9]: 23.

How many syllables does Iman have?

Iman has 2 syllables (I-man) and 4 letters.

How popular is the name Iman?

Iman ranks #167 among boy names in our data sample (103 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Iman?

Some ideas: Iman Fauzul; Abror Iman Miftahul; Khairi Iman.

Famous people named Iman?

Notable people named Iman include Iman Budhi Santosa, Iman Adinugraha, Iman Irdian Saragih.

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