Imari
Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Imari
The given name 'Imari' is derived from the Japanese word 'Imari' (, meaning 'origin' or 'source', and is also related to the Arabic name 'Imran', which means 'faithful' or 'trustworthy', with roots in the Semitic language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Imari' is derived from the Japanese word 'Imari' (, meaning 'origin' or 'source', and is also related to the Arabic name 'Imran', which means 'faithful' or 'trustworthy', with roots in the Semitic language family. The name 'Imari' is used in various cultures, including Japanese and Arabic, with notable historical context in the Islamic tradition, where Imran is the name of a prophet and the father of Maryam (Mary), the mother of Jesus.
Imari currently ranks #5,469 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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