Iman is a given name with deep roots in Islamic culture, derived from the Arabic word īmān meaning "faith." Linguistically, it comes from the triliteral root أمن (ʾamuna), meaning "to be faithful." The name is used across multiple regions and languages, including Arabic, Indonesian, Malay, Persian, and Urdu, though its gender usage varies culturally: it is typically feminine in Arabic and masculine in Persian. In Islamic theology, īmān represents one of the core concepts of the religion, denoting belief in God, His prophets, scriptures, angels, and the Day of Judgment. The name thus carries profound religious significance, often chosen to reflect a family's devotion and hope that the child will embody faithfulness. The name has several spelling variants, including Eman, Imaan, Imen, and Imane (the last common in the Maghreb). In other cultures, related forms include Imani (Swahili, meaning "faith") and Imona (Uzbek). Notable Bearers The name Iman has been borne by numerous notable individuals across fields such as sports, arts, and politics. To give the appropriate distinction indicated by gender in Persian contexts, mention is made of men such as Iman Afsarian (Iranian painter), Iman Alami (Iranian footballer), Iman Aminlari (Iranian architect), Iman Basafa (Iranian footballer), Iman Hakim (Singaporean footballer), and Iman Dozy (Dutch footballer). Others include Iman Aldresy (Libyan internet personality), Iman Willem Falck (Dutch colonial governor), Iman Crosson (American actor and YouTube personality), and Imman Annachi (Tamil film actor). Prominent among female bearers is the Somali-American supermodel and businesswoman Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid, often known mononymously as Iman. The Czech actor and composer Eman Fiala also represents a European variant. This diversity illustrates the name's cross-cultural adaptability. Meaning: "Faith" Origin: Arabic, from root ʾamuna Type: Feminine in Arabic, masculine in Persian Regions: Arabic-speaking world, Indonesia, Malaysia, Persia, South Asia Variants: Eman, Imaan, Imen, Imane, Imani (Swahili), Imona (Uzbek)