عماد

Imad

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Imad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Pillar, support”.

MeaningPillar, support
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعماد
Pronunciationee-MAHD
Arabic rootع م د (ʿ-m-d) — to support, prop up
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Imad

Imad means pillar or support, something that holds up a structure. It is often a short form of ʿImād al-Dīn, 'pillar of the faith', a title of medieval scholars and rulers such as ʿImad al-Din Zengi. In Egypt and Iran it is commonly spelled Emad. It is popular across the Arab world.

Is Imad a Muslim name?

Yes. Imad is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning pillar or support.

Is Imad in the Quran?

The word appears in 'Iram, possessor of lofty pillars (al-ʿimād)' (Quran 89:7).

Where is the name Imad used?

Common in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Tunisia (Imed) and Iran (Emad).

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Imad mean?

Imad means 'Pillar, support'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Imad a Muslim name?

Yes. Imad is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning pillar or support.

How do you write Imad in Arabic?

Imad is written عماد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Imad?

Imad is pronounced ee-MAHD.

Is Imad mentioned in the Quran?

The word appears in 'Iram, possessor of lofty pillars (al-ʿimād)' (Quran 89:7).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.