Imam
Imam is a Muslim boy name meaning “Leader, one who leads the prayer”.
| Meaning | Leader, one who leads the prayer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | إمام |
| Pronunciation | ee-MAHM |
| Arabic root | أ م م (ʾ-m-m) — to lead, to go before |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Imam
Imam is the Arabic word for a leader, above all the person who leads congregational prayer, and by extension a leading scholar such as the founders of the schools of law. In Indonesia and Malaysia it is a common given name, often combined with others, as in Imam Bonjol, a nineteenth-century Sumatran leader. The name expresses hope that the child will lead in faith.
Is Imam a Muslim name?
Yes. Imam is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning leader in prayer and faith, used as a given name especially in Southeast and South Asia.
Is Imam in the Quran?
God tells Abraham, 'I will make you an imam (leader) for mankind' (Quran 2:124).
Where is the name Imam used?
Used as a given name mainly in Indonesia, Malaysia and South Asia; in the Arab world it is more often a title.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Imam mean?
Imam means 'Leader, one who leads the prayer'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Imam a Muslim name?
Yes. Imam is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning leader in prayer and faith, used as a given name especially in Southeast and South Asia.
How do you write Imam in Arabic?
Imam is written إمام in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Imam?
Imam is pronounced ee-MAHM.
Is Imam mentioned in the Quran?
God tells Abraham, 'I will make you an imam (leader) for mankind' (Quran 2:124).