Iman
In Arabic: إيمان
A name meaning firm faith and inner steadiness—evoking trustworthiness, perseverance, and anchoring in truth.
اسم يدل على رسوخ التصديق والطمأنينة؛ فيُستحضر به الأمانة والثبات والاعتداد بالحق.
- Boy name
- Virtue
- Faith
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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As a child
Called at home
إيمان, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
As an adult
Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm إيمان.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Iman mean?
- A name meaning firm faith and inner steadiness—evoking trustworthiness, perseverance, and anchoring in truth.
- Is Iman a boy or a girl name?
- Iman is a boy name.
- How is Iman written in English?
- Iman in Arabic: إيمان.
- Does Iman fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.