Eiman
Eiman is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Faith, belief in God”.
| Meaning | Faith, belief in God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | إيمان |
| Pronunciation | ee-MAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, United Kingdom, Gulf States, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Eiman
Eiman is one way of writing the Arabic word īmān, which means faith. Its three-letter root carries ideas of safety and trust, so believing is pictured as placing your trust somewhere secure; the words amān (security) and Muʾmin (believer) grow from the same source. The 'ei' at the start captures the long 'ee' sound and is a spelling often seen in Britain and South Asia. Most countries treat the name as feminine, though a handful use it for boys.
Is Eiman a Muslim name?
Faith is one of the central ideas of Islam, and this name carries it directly. The Quran says: 'But God has endeared faith (al-īmān) to you and beautified it in your hearts' (Quran 49:7).
How popular is Eiman?
Loved by Muslim families around the world, with this particular spelling turning up in Pakistan, Britain and the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Eiman
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Spellings and variants of Eiman
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eiman mean?
Eiman means 'Faith, belief in God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Eiman a Muslim name?
Faith is one of the central ideas of Islam, and this name carries it directly. The Quran says: 'But God has endeared faith (al-īmān) to you and beautified it in your hearts' (Quran 49:7).
How do you pronounce Eiman?
Eiman is pronounced ee-MAHN.
Is Eiman a boy or girl name?
Eiman is usually a girl name.