Iman

إيمان
/ ee-MAHN /
Gender
Girl
Origin
🇸🇴 Somalia
Religion
Islam
First Seen
—
Trait
Faithful

Meaning & Etymology

Faith, belief

Faith, belief

Etymology

The name Iman is derived from the Arabic word īmān, which means ‘faith’ or ‘belief’.

Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Cushitic > East Cushitic > Somali

Cultural context

In Somali culture, Iman is a name that reflects the Islamic influence and the importance of faith within the community.

Symbolism

The name Iman symbolizes the value of faith and belief within the Islamic faith and Somali culture.

Religious reference

The name is of Arabic origin and is found in Islamic contexts, but no specific Quranic verse reference is provided.

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