The nameIman
Iman is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "faith". It is sometimes given to boys.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Iman comes from the Arabic iman, "faith, belief".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Imane.
History
Iman appeared in France in the early 1970s and peaked in the early 2000s.
Famous people named Iman
- Iman, Somali-American model
Popularity of the name Iman
Iman in France
1616thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2002peak year (175 births)
3,335babies named Iman in France since 1900
Iman was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,265 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Iman. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Iman in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 42 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iman mean?
Iman comes from the Arabic iman, "faith, belief".
What is the origin of the name Iman?
Arabic. It is also spelled Imane.
Is Iman a girl's or a boy's name?
Iman is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Iman?
Iman, Somali-American model.