Imaad
Imaad 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 | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Imaad
For a structure to stand, something has to bear its weight, and that is exactly what ʿImād describes: a column or prop. Imaad is the South Asian way of writing it, where a doubled vowel shows the long 'a'. Medieval Muslims turned the word into an honorific, ʿImād al-Dīn, roughly 'the faith's supporting column'. Two famous holders were the Zengid ruler ʿImad al-Din Zengi and the historian ʿImad al-Din al-Isfahani.
Is Imaad a Muslim name?
Muslim parents value Imaad for the picture it paints of someone others can lean on. The Quran uses the same word when it describes 'Iram, possessor of lofty pillars (al-ʿimād)' (Quran 89:7).
How popular is Imaad?
Families in Pakistan, India and the South Asian diaspora tend to favour this spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Imaad mean?
Imaad means 'Pillar, support'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Imaad a Muslim name?
Muslim parents value Imaad for the picture it paints of someone others can lean on. The Quran uses the same word when it describes 'Iram, possessor of lofty pillars (al-ʿimād)' (Quran 89:7).
How do you pronounce Imaad?
Imaad is pronounced ee-MAAD.
Is Imaad a boy or girl name?
Imaad is usually a boy name.