Leader, Spiritual Guide
Pronunciation: ih-MAHM
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Imam is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Leader". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: ih-MAHM. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
امام
قائد، پیشوا، مرجع
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
إمام
قائد و پیشوا، مرجع دین و دنیا میں
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ih-MAHM
IPA
/ɪˈmɑːm/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Al-Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (599-661 AD) The name Imam carried significant weight in that era.
7th century
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Imam
Leader, guide, and authority in Islamic tradition
امام
قائد، پیشوا، مرجع
إمام
قائد و پیشوا، مرجع دین و دنیا میں
इमाम
नेता, मार्गदर्शक, आध्यात्मिक मार्गदर्शक
امام
مشري او لارښود
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