Name meaning
Imad
Means pillar, column; a symbol of firm support and backing.
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Name meaning and origin
Imad comes from the root amada (to stand, to lean) in the Arabic language and literally means a pillar, column, support. The same root appears in the expression dhat al-imad (columned, magnificent) describing the grandeur of the ancient city of Iram in verse 7 of Surah al-Fajr, showing the word's trace in the language of the Quran.
The most famous bearer of this name in history was Imad ad-Din Zengi, a 12th-century ruler; having united Mosul and Aleppo under his rule, Zengi took back Edessa in 1144 and triggered the Second Crusade. Although rarely used as an independent name in Azerbaijan, Imad, still used in the Arabic-Muslim world today, expresses a wish for a child to be reliable and supportive.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 4
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Imad, Emad
- Pronunciation
- i.ˈmɑd
Notable people with this name
Imad al-Din Zengi
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Imad?
Imad is a name of Arabic origin and means a pillar, column, support.Is the name Imad mentioned in the Quran?
Yes, the word imad appears in verse 7 of Surah Al-Fajr when describing the pillars of the city of Iram.Is Imad a boy name or a girl name?
Imad is a boy name.