Name meaning
Imani Name Meaning - Faith (Swahili)
- Meaning
- Faith
- Origin
- Swahili
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- I-MA-NI
Imani means "Faith" (Swahili). Recorded in Swahili sources, Imani glosses as "Faith." Swahili for faith; one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Recorded in Swahili sources, Imani glosses as "Faith." Swahili for faith; one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Origin and Historical Usage
Imani appears in Swahili naming records with the sense "Faith." Usage varies by region and parish or civil registry traditions.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- I-MA-NI
- Syllables
- 3
Geographic and Cultural Usage
The name travels well in international schools and multicultural cities. Swahili origin remains the anchor even when spelling stays unchanged.
Popularity
Imani is not a current top-chart name in most English-speaking registries — a plus for parents avoiding classroom duplicates.
Notable People Named Imani
- IImani Coppola
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Imaani — alternate form of Imani
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