Iman means “trust, absolute conviction; to believe”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Iman is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Iman mean?
ئىشەنچ، مۇتلەق ئەقىدە، ئىشەنمەكLiteral meaning
Iman (ئىمان) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “trust, absolute conviction; to believe” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Iman in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Iman mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written İman. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “trust, absolute conviction; to believe” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Iman mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئىمان, Iman (ULY transliteration), ئىمان, Imaq, ئىماق and Iman. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “trust, absolute conviction; to believe” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Iman come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Iman?
Iman is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. 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.
Iman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | İmanLatin | Boy | same as above: “trust, absolute conviction; to believe” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | ئىمانArabic script ئىمانArabic script, variant ImaqLatin, variant ئىماقArabic script, variant ImanLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “trust, absolute conviction; to believe” | Documented[1] |
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 Iman
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| İman | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| ئىمان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Iman[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| ئىمان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Imaq[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئىماق[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Iman[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Names related to Iman
Variants and linked names
- ImaneGirl“trust, absolute conviction; to believe”
Sibling names for Iman
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 Iman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ElverBoy“lend a hand, help”same language (turkish)
- Besiri'ayGirl“the name Besire with the epithet Ay”same language (uyghur)
- FüsunkârGirl“enchanting”same language (turkish)
- XanqizGirl“endearing name: cherishing the daughter like a khan”same language (uyghur)
- EzemnisaGirl“greatest woman of all”same language (uyghur)
- BerfinGirl“snowdrop”same language (turkish)
- DilesmaGirl“lofty-hearted”same language (uyghur)
- BerksayBoy“firm and esteemed”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Iman
What does the name Iman mean?
Iman means “trust, absolute conviction; to believe”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Iman a girl's or a boy's name?
Iman is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys.
Where does Iman come from?
Iman is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Iman?
Iman is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur. 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 Iman spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: İman (Latin), ئىمان (Arabic script), Imaq (Latin), ئىماق (Arabic script), Iman (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Iman have?
Iman 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: ئىشەنچ، مۇتلەق ئەقىدە، ئىشەنمەك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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