Imran
In Arabic: عِمْران
A name mentioned in the Qur’an—Imran, the father of Mary عليهما السلام, and also associated with a father in the stories of the Children of Israel
اسمٌ ذُكر في القرآن، ومنه عمران أبو مريم عليهما السلام، واسم لِوالدٍ من أنبياء بني إسرائيل
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عِمْران, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm عِمْران.
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- What does the name Imran mean?
- A name mentioned in the Qur’an—Imran, the father of Mary عليهما السلام, and also associated with a father in the stories of the Children of Israel
- Is Imran a boy or a girl name?
- Imran is a boy name.
- How is Imran written in English?
- Imran in Arabic: عِمْران.
- Does Imran fit the father's name?
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