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Opinions name Iman for baby girl

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modestmama · 26/12/2024 20:24

Opinions on the name Iman for Muslim baby girl please.

Iman means ‘faith’ in Arabic

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moonshinepoursthroughmywindow · 07/01/2025 09:50

The best-known Iman is female, so I don't think everyone would assume it was a male name. I would be inappropriate for me to use it, but I quite like it as a collection of sounds. It sounds sort of graceful and dignified to me.

Blueberrymuffin8 · 28/12/2024 20:58

I prefer Ines.

RoundSquareWithTriangles · 28/12/2024 20:53

Honestly, it's not my cup of tea.

user1492757084 · 28/12/2024 05:18

Iman is sweet, as is Amal.

Scirocco · 27/12/2024 13:40

GiftLabel · 27/12/2024 04:58

In English I don't think it looks very nice. I man, isn't a nice combination of words.

Imani as above looks more feminine, but I'm still not keen I man I.

But in another language it would be different

In Arabic, it's written إِيمَان. The transliteration to a romanized alphabet is something to consider for when it's written; when spoken though, it starts with an 'ee' sound and has a long 'aah', so doesn't sound like I man.

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modestmama · 27/12/2024 09:14

Thank you all! The majority seem very positive which is good to know.

Yes it is technically a unisex name, however it is much more commonly used as a female name so that doesn’t bother me ☺️

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shoopshoopdedoo · 27/12/2024 08:35

I think it’s lovely. I think of the supermodel, too.

Radio4head · 27/12/2024 07:46

It's a lovely name, all the more so if it means 'faith'. I think most people have heard of the supermodel Iman so know it's a name for girls (I didn't know it was unisex until this thread). Congrats on your baby girl.

Commonsense22 · 27/12/2024 06:35

It's a lovely name ! I really like it. And yes, my first thought it the supermodel.

GiftLabel · 27/12/2024 04:58

In English I don't think it looks very nice. I man, isn't a nice combination of words.

Imani as above looks more feminine, but I'm still not keen I man I.

But in another language it would be different

WWY · 27/12/2024 04:51

I knew a little girl called Iman. Love it

WomanIsTaken · 27/12/2024 01:53

Beautiful.

theduchessofspork · 27/12/2024 01:52

I like it, but if you aren’t in a multicultural area people are likely to think it’s a boys’ name, so I wouldn’t in those circs .

MrsCarson · 26/12/2024 23:31

Juliagreeneyes · 26/12/2024 22:02

That’s imam with an m

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Thanks. I wondered.

Juliagreeneyes · 26/12/2024 22:02

MrsCarson · 26/12/2024 21:57

I thought the Iman was the religious leader.

That’s imam with an m

Snoopfroggyfrogg · 26/12/2024 22:00

Nice. Worked with a fabulous Iman, interesting, fun, clever and compassionate woman. I like simple and elegant names.

MrsCarson · 26/12/2024 21:57

I thought the Iman was the religious leader.

Juliagreeneyes · 26/12/2024 21:34

frockandcrocs · 26/12/2024 21:24

I love Iman. I wouldn't think of it as masculine, at all... I think of the supermodel!

It’s a unisex name in Islam, often used as masculine.

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frockandcrocs · 26/12/2024 21:24

I love Iman. I wouldn't think of it as masculine, at all... I think of the supermodel!

PiggieWig · 26/12/2024 21:23

Really pretty and simple if they go to multicultural school, as my children did. Great choice. Congratulations on your little girl.

MummyOfThreeGirls · 26/12/2024 21:20

My sister was friends with an Iman growing up and she was such a lovely girl.

Juliagreeneyes · 26/12/2024 21:20

I prefer Imani, but Iman is nice too — though might be read as masculine more often by non-Muslims.

Germanjio · 26/12/2024 21:14

Love it. Great choice.

KezzaMucklowe · 26/12/2024 21:00

It's lovely. I've only know lovely Imans.
Also love Iram not sure if the meanings are similar.