name
Meaning 1
A surname from Arabic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
iman
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CMU ARPABET: AY1 M AH0 N Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
name
Meaning 2
A unisex given name from Arabic.
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noun
Meaning 3
Pious adherence to the Islamic faith.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion
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noun
Meaning 4
A believer in the Islamic faith.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion
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Synonyms: mu'min
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noun
Meaning 5
Archaic form of imam.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, archaic
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History
Etymology
See iman.
Etymology tree Arabic آمَنَ (ʔāmana) Arabic إِيمَان (ʔīmān)bor. English iman Borrowed from Arabic إِيمَان (ʔīmān), from آمَنَ (ʔāmana).