Imad means “pillar”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Imad is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Imad mean?
تۈۋرۈكLiteral meaning
Imad (ئىماد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “pillar” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Imad in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Imad mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئىماد, Imad (ULY transliteration), Imat and ئىمات. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pillar” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Imad mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written İmad. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pillar” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Imad come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Imad?
Imad is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Imad across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئىمادArabic script ImatLatin, variant ئىماتArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “pillar” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | İmadLatin | Boy | same as above: “pillar” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Imad
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Imad
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Imad rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EwlaxanGirl“most suitable, most fitting”same language (uyghur)
- OrdushahBoy“Orda with the epithet Shah”same language (uyghur)
- ZudunBoy“possessing faith, devout”same language (uyghur)
- PidagülGirl“self-sacrificing girl”same language (uyghur)
- EskerBoy“soldier; army”same language (uyghur)
- AbdulqabizBoy“servant of God, who makes all bow”same language (uyghur)
- EnberiBoy“fragrant”same language (uyghur)
- NezipeGirl“clean woman”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Imad
What does the name Imad mean?
Imad means “pillar”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Imad a girl's or a boy's name?
Imad is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Imad come from?
Imad is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Imad?
Imad is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Imad spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئىماد (Arabic script), Imat (Latin), ئىمات (Arabic script), İmad (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Imad have?
Imad has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: تۈۋرۈك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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