Names that mean imam

Naming your baby can be a difficult task. The meaning behind the name you choose will give them clues about who they are, and it's important to find one that fits. The following list will provide you with some great options that have the word Imam in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean imam


  1. Abidi The name Abidi is of Arabic origin and means "Descendant of Imam Zain".
  2. Ali Asghar The name Ali Asghar is of Arabic origin and means "Infant son of Imam Husayn who attained martyrdom in the Karbala when he was a suckling baby".
  3. Ali Ridhaa The name Ali Ridhaa is of Arabic origin and means "Early Imam (Leader) of Islam".
  4. Hanbali The name Hanbali is of Arabic origin and means "Follower of Imam Ahmad Bin Hambal".
  5. Hassan Askaree The name Hassan Askaree is of Arabic origin and means "Early Imam (Leader) of Islam; grandson of Prophet Muhammad".
  6. Hassan askari The name Hassan askari is of Arabic origin and means "Early Imam (Leader) of Islam; grandson of Prophet Muhammad".
  7. Haushab The name Haushab is of Urdu origin and means "Name of son of Imam Muslim (RA), A great Muhaddith".
  8. Imaam The name Imaam is of Muslim origin and means "Variant of Imam: Leader. Chief.".
  9. Jafar saadiq The name Jafar saadiq is of Arabic origin and means "Early Imam (Leader) of Islam".
  10. Maaliki The name Maaliki is of Arabic origin and means "Follower of Imam Malik".
  11. Moosaa Kaaiim The name Moosaa Kaaiim is of Arabic origin and means "Early Imam (Leader) of Islam".
  12. Muhammad taqqi The name Muhammad taqqi is of Arabic origin and means "Early Imam (Leader) of Islam".
  13. Muqtad The name Muqtad is of Arabic origin and means "Imam".
  14. Muqtadi The name Muqtadi is of Arabic origin and means "Follower, one who follows an imam during ritual prayer".
  15. Musa Kaim The name Musa Kaim is of Arabic origin and means "Early Imam (Leader) of Islam".
  16. Musvi The name Musvi is of Arabic origin and means "Descendant of Imam Moosa Kazim".
  17. Naqvi The name Naqvi is of Arabic origin and means "Descendant of Imam Ali Naqi".
  18. Razvi The name Razvi is of Arabic origin and means "In Relation To Imam Ali Raza".
  19. Rizvi The name Rizvi is of Arabic origin and means "Descendant of Imam Ali Raza".
  20. Shabbeer The name Shabbeer is of Arabic origin and means "An appellation / title name of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.Z), Brave".
  21. Sibtain The name Sibtain is of Urdu origin and means "Hazrat Imam Hassan (RA) and Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)".
  22. Taqvi The name Taqvi is of Arabic origin and means "Descendant of Imam Muhammad al Abideen".
  23. Zuti The name Zuti is of Urdu origin and means "Name of the grandfather of Imam Abu Hanifah".

2. Girl names that mean imam


  1. Hasnee The name Hasnee is of Arabic origin and means "Attributed To Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A)".
  2. Husan The name Husan is of Arabic origin and means "Handsome. Beautiful. Early Imam (Leader) of Islam; Grandson of Prophet Muhammad".
  3. Sukaina The name Sukaina is of Urdu origin and means "Diminutive of Sakina, calmness, A young daughter of Imam Hussain who was martyred".