Boy name
Imran name meaning
“prosperity, flourishing life”
Imran is a masculine name meaning ‘prosperity’ or ‘flourishing life’, commonly linked to Arabic ʿImrān. Its root concerns life and flourishing settlement, connecting the name with the idea of thriving life. Imran is also the name of a figure and a family in the Quran.
What does Imran mean?
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 Imran
From Arabic ʿImrān, associated with a root concerning life and flourishing settlement. Imran also names a figure and family in the Quran.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Companions of the Prophet |
| 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.
Imran in Islam and the Quran
Imran appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 33 and QS Ali Imran [3]: 35.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Imran
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Imran, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Imran as a first name
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Imran Aiman
Interpretation
May his life flourish in prosperity, good fortune, and blessings.Meaning of each word
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
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Imran Harits
Interpretation
May he become someone who strives to cultivate a prosperous life.Meaning of each word
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
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Interpretation
An image of a creator of prosperity, flourishing like the first dawn light.Meaning of each word
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Fathir: creator, originator
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
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Imran Khoir
Interpretation
May his life flourish in prosperity and be filled with goodness.Meaning of each word
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Khoir: goodness, something good
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Interpretation
May a beloved person live prosperously with a willing, contented heart.Meaning of each word
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
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Imran Habibi
Interpretation
May a beloved person enjoy a life of prosperity and growth.Meaning of each word
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
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Imran Wafi
Interpretation
May he grow into a faithful person within a prosperous life.Meaning of each word
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
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Interpretation
May he become a supporter, nurturing prosperity like the coming dawn.Meaning of each word
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Fajri: relating to dawn
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
Imran as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he become a defender who nurtures prosperity through generosity.Meaning of each word
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
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Interpretation
May he live prosperously, refreshed and flourishing through diverse knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
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Interpretation
May he become a young man walking a path of prosperity.Meaning of each word
- Ghulam: boy, young man
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Sabil: way or path
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Interpretation
May a beloved person bring joyful news of a prosperous life.Meaning of each word
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
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Interpretation
An image of blessed prosperity flourishing alongside the fragrance of basil.Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
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Interpretation
May he cultivate prosperity with reason, pictured amid fragrant basil.Meaning of each word
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
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Interpretation
May his life flourish in prosperity and goodness with rosy hues.Meaning of each word
- Wardi: rose-like or rose-colored
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Khoir: goodness, something good
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Interpretation
May his prosperous life keep growing with abundant gifts of goodness.Meaning of each word
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
Imran as a last name
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Aiman Imran
Interpretation
May good fortune and blessings accompany a prosperous, flourishing life.Meaning of each word
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
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Interpretation
May he become someone who strives to help life flourish prosperously.Meaning of each word
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
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Hilmi Imran
Interpretation
May he live a prosperous life with patience and an open heart.Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
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Farhan Imran
Interpretation
May he enjoy a prosperous, flourishing life filled with joy.Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
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Fadel Imran
Interpretation
May he grow distinguished and virtuous within a prosperous life.Meaning of each word
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
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Fauzul Imran
Interpretation
May he achieve success within a life of prosperity and growth.Meaning of each word
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
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Gamal Imran
Interpretation
May his life flourish prosperously and be filled with beauty.Meaning of each word
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
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Rafid Imran
Interpretation
May he become a supporter of life that flourishes in prosperity.Meaning of each word
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Imran: prosperity, flourishing life
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How to pronounce Imran
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /imran/ |
| Arabic script | عمران |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦩꦿꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮙ᮪ᮛᮔ᮪ |
Is Imran a boy’s name?
Yes, Imran is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Imran ranks #310 among boy names in our data sample (63 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Imran
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Iqbal♂Good fortune, success in life
- Bachtiar♂Fortunate, lucky
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Imron♂Prosperity, flourishing condition
- Marzuki♂One granted sustenance
- Untung♂Good fortune, gain
- Edwin♂Prosperous friend
- Raharjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
- Rahardjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
Famous people named Imran
- Imran Nahumarury · b. 1978
- Imran · b. 1952
- Imran Amirullah
- Imran Duru · b. 1957
- Imran Muchtar · b. 1957
- Al Imran · b. 1977
- Andi Imran · b. 1974
- As Imran Khaitamy Daulay · b. 1966
- Imran · b. 1969
- Imran · b. 1986
- Imran · b. 1996
- Imran · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Imran
What is the meaning of Imran?
Imran means prosperity, flourishing life. From Arabic ʿImrān, associated with a root concerning life and flourishing settlement. Imran also names a figure and family in the Quran.
Is Imran a boy’s name?
Yes, Imran is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Imran?
Imran is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Imran in the Quran?
Imran appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 33 and QS Ali Imran [3]: 35.
How many syllables does Imran have?
Imran has 2 syllables (Im-ran) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Imran?
Imran ranks #310 among boy names in our data sample (63 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Imran?
Some ideas: Imran Aiman; Daffa Imran Fadlan; Aiman Imran.
Famous people named Imran?
Notable people named Imran include Imran Nahumarury, Imran, Imran Amirullah.
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