Imani

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Meaning
The name Imani means "faith," "belief," or "trust" in Swahili, making it a popular choice for parents who want their child to have a name with positive and uplifting connotations.
Popularity
Imani has grown in popularity over the years, with its usage increasing steadily in the United States and other countries. In 2021, Imani was ranked as the 1,277th most popular name for baby girls in the United States.

cartoon of the name Imani
Cartoon of Imani

Imani Name meanings & History

Imani originates from the Swahili language, which is spoken in several African countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Mozambique. The name Imani means "faith," "belief," or "trust" in Swahili, making it a popular choice for parents who want their child to have a name with positive and uplifting connotations. Means "faith" in Swahili, ultimately of Arabic origin. Imani can be used as both a first name and a middle name for babies. It's a name that has gained popularity among parents of all backgrounds, although it is more commonly used by African-American families.

Zodiac Sign of Imani: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Imani:

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

M: Mommy,Mother,Memorabilia,Maternal,Mushy,Memory,Manipulative

A: Action,Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive

N: Nervous,Nice,Nagging,Neat,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nutrition

Imani is:

  • a Class name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several notable people with the name Imani, including Imani Coppola, an American singer-songwriter, and Imani Hakim, an American actress best known for her role in the TV show "Everybody Hates Chris."

2.) Imani (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a short form of Immanuel.

Other Forms: Imanni


3.) Imani (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: (Arabic) a form of Iman.

Other Forms: Imahni, Imanee, Imania, Imaniah, Imanie, Imanii, Imany


4.) Imani (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: Faith; dependable

Other Forms: Imanie


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