SALAH LiveExalted nation, Prosperity; Father of Sayyidatina Maryam (AS)
Named after the noble Quranic Surah Ali 'Imran (Surah 3), representing the blessed household of Prophet Isa's mother Maryam (AS).
- Origin:
- Arabic / Prophetic
- Transliteration:
- ‘Imrān • Pronounced: (Im-raan)
- Prominent Regional Familiarity
- South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Western Communities
- Naming Tradition
- South Asian Muslim Names
- Associated Countries & Lineage
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, UK
- Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
- Quran (Surah Ali 'Imran 3:33)
- Authenticated Scholarly Sources
- Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24
Similar & Related Islamic Names
- عَادِل
Aadil
Just, Upright, Fair, Righteous Ruler - آَفْتَاب
Aaftab
Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance - عَالِيَة
Aaliya
Exalted, High rank, Sublime, Heavenly - عَالِيَة
Aaliyah
Exalted, High Rank, Sublime, Noble
What is the meaning of the Islamic name Imran (عِمْرَان)?
The Islamic name Imran (عِمْرَان) means "Exalted nation, Prosperity; Father of Sayyidatina Maryam (AS)". It is of Arabic / Prophetic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.
What is the Islamic significance of the name Imran?
Named after the noble Quranic Surah Ali 'Imran (Surah 3), representing the blessed household of Prophet Isa's mother Maryam (AS).