Imaani
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Imaani
The name Imaani means "faith" or "belief," derived from the Arabic root *-m-n* (أمن), specifically from the word *īmān* (إيمان).
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Etymology
The name Imaani means "faith" or "belief," derived from the Arabic root *-m-n* (أمن), specifically from the word *īmān* (إيمان). It is primarily used in Islamic cultures and among Swahili-speaking communities in East Africa, reflecting the central concept of faith in Islam, though it has no notable historical figure attached to it.
Imaani currently ranks #15,807 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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