What does Iman mean?
Iman means “Faith, belief, conviction”. It is a unisex name of Arabic origin, listed under the Islamic faith in our collection.
In Urdu the meaning is given as پناہ، حفاظت.
Translated forms of the name: امان.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Arabic – see more Arabic names.
- Gender: Unisex – browse unisex names.
- Faith: Islamic
- Popularity: ranked #4180 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Iman has 4 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 2 consonants (4 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Iman with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
1Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): I=9 + M=13 + A=1 + N=14 = 37. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 3 + 7 = 10. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 0 = 1. Result: 1.
Favorite colour
RedThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Iman has lucky number 1, so the colour is Red.
Star sign
SagittariusOnly the first letter counts (I). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Iman
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Iman. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Iman
Partner names that match Iman by origin, faith, length and sound. The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Iman + Mumtaz = Imtaz
Sibling names for Iman
Names that sit well next to Iman: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Iman
If Iman is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Iman (faith, belief).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Iman mean?
Iman means “Faith, belief, conviction” and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of Iman?
In our collection Iman is listed as a name of Arabic origin, associated with the Islamic faith.
Is Iman a boy or a girl name?
Iman is listed as a unisex name, so it can be used for both boys and girls.
What is the lucky number for Iman?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Iman is 1, with the star sign Sagittarius. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Iman?
Iman has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Iman?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Iman include Im, Ima, Imay, Imaie, Imo.
Which names have a similar meaning to Iman?
Names with a related meaning include Faith, Faithie, Faithe, Faithful, Mishu, Amna.