Malay Names · Unisex
Imani name meaning
“faith”
- Letters
- 5
- Syllables
- 3●●●
- First letter
- I
- Origin
- Arabic
- Category
- Malay Names
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
Imani is a name meaning 'faith', linked to Arabic īmān.
What does Imani mean?
About the name Imani
Imani means 'faith' in Swahili, taken from Arabic īmān. It is used for both girls and boys. Imane and Imaneh are other spellings.
| Gender | ♂♀ Boys and girls |
|---|---|
| Origin | Arabic |
| Syllables | I-ma-ni |
| First letter | Malay Names starting with I |
Sources
- Behind the Name: Imani · behindthename.com · meaning
- Wiktionary: إيمان · en.wiktionary.org · meaning
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- Nur Hidayah♀Light of guidance
- Muhammad Afiq♂Praised · one who reaches the highest degree of generosity or…
- Ibrahim♂Father of many
- Nurul Hidayah♀Light of guidance
- Abdul Rahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
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