Eman
Eman is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Faith, belief”.
| Meaning | Faith, belief |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | إيمان |
| Pronunciation | ee-MAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Sudan, Gulf States, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Eman
Eman is the spelling of īmān, faith, that you will usually see in Egypt and the Gulf. In Egyptian speech the short 'i' at the start tends to sound like an 'e', and English spellings followed that pronunciation instead of writing Iman. The name is among the most widespread religious names for girls in the Arab world. It is understood by Muslims everywhere, so it needs no explanation wherever a child grows up.
Is Eman a Muslim name?
Eman comes straight from the Arabic word for faith, which the Quran uses in the phrase 'faith has not yet entered your hearts' (Quran 49:14).
How popular is Eman?
Extremely common in Egypt, Sudan and the Gulf and recognised by Muslims around the world.
Gifts with the name Eman
- Eman name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Eman baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Eman
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eman mean?
Eman means 'Faith, belief'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Eman a Muslim name?
Eman comes straight from the Arabic word for faith, which the Quran uses in the phrase 'faith has not yet entered your hearts' (Quran 49:14).
How do you pronounce Eman?
Eman is pronounced ee-MAAN.
Is Eman a boy or girl name?
Eman is usually a girl name.