Imad
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Imad
Imad is an Arabic name meaning "pillar" or "support," derived from the root word ʿimād (عماد), which conveys strength and foundational stability.
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Etymology
Imad is an Arabic name meaning "pillar" or "support," derived from the root word ʿimād (عماد), which conveys strength and foundational stability. The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic societies throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and diaspora communities, with historical usage dating back to pre-Islamic and Islamic periods.
Imad currently ranks #4,922 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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