Emad
Emad is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pillar, support”.
| Meaning | Pillar, support |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عماد |
| Pronunciation | ee-MAAD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Iran, Levant, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Emad
Emad is a common English rendering of the Arabic ʿImād, a pillar or prop, and by extension a person others can lean on. Its root means to support or hold up. The word was popular in grand titles like ʿImād al-Dīn, meaning a pillar of the religion, held by ʿImād al-Dīn Zengi of the Zengid dynasty and by the historian ʿImād al-Dīn al-Iṣfahānī. This particular spelling is especially typical of Egypt and Iran.
Is Emad a Muslim name?
The name is familiar to Muslims through the title ʿImād al-Dīn, and its root appears in 'Allah is the one who raised the heavens without pillars that you can see' (Quran 13:2).
How popular is Emad?
Heard throughout the Arab world and Iran, with the Emad spelling most typical of Egyptians and Iranians.
Gifts with the name Emad
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Emad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emad mean?
Emad means 'Pillar, support'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Emad a Muslim name?
The name is familiar to Muslims through the title ʿImād al-Dīn, and its root appears in 'Allah is the one who raised the heavens without pillars that you can see' (Quran 13:2).
How do you pronounce Emad?
Emad is pronounced ee-MAAD.
Is Emad a boy or girl name?
Emad is usually a boy name.