Imran

Imran (عمران) is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Amram. While it is used as a male first name in Arab countries, it is unisex in Turkish and can be used for both boys and girls.

What does the name Imran mean?

Imran (عمران) is derived from the Hebrew name Amram. In the Arab world, it is considered a male name, while in Turkish it is gender-neutral. The German translation of the name is "the uncle is exalted" or, more freely interpreted, "connected with roots/family loyal." Its origin can be found in the Ancient Hebrew word 'amrâm (עַמְרָם), which means "exalted people," "friend of the Most High," and "the people are exalted." It is composed of 'am (עַם), which means "people," "nation," or "folk," and rum (רוּם), which means "to elevate," "to be high," "to rise," or "to exalt." The name symbolizes prosperity and success. In the Quran, Imran is mentioned as the maternal grandfather of Jesus. Mary, the mother of Jesus, had a father named Imran. Additionally, Âl-i İmrân is a chapter in the Quran. Other variants of the name include Imram, Omran, Ambram, Ümran, Umran, and Imrane.

Where does the name Imran come from?

The name Imran is a male first name of Ancient Hebrew origin and means "the uncle is exalted." The components in Ancient Hebrew are 'am (עַם) for "people," "nation," "folk," and rum (רוּם) for "to elevate," "to be high," "to rise," or "to exalt." Combined, it results in 'amrâm (עַמְרָם), which means "exalted people," "friend of the Most High," and "the people are exalted." The languages in which the name appears include Arabic, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay, Punjabi, Turkish, and Urdu.

How do you pronounce Imran?

The pronunciation of Imran is two syllables and has a distinctive sound. The name is usually pronounced as "Im-ran" [ˈɪmʁaːn], with the first syllable starting with a short I sound that feels neutral. The second syllable is stressed and contains a long A. A rolled or aspirated R gives the name a special touch. Imran radiates strength and calmness and is characterized by a clear contour as well as inner strength.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Imran enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 309th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2019, when it reached 296th place. Over the last ten years, Imran has been chosen as a first name about 1,900 times, which places it 358th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 381st.

Nicknames & pet names

Imi / Imis / Imko / Imo / Imri / Ran / Rana

Famous people

• Imran Abbas (Pakistani cricketer)
• Imran Ahmed (Bengali cricketer)
• Imran Ali (cricketer from the USA)
• Imran Ali Khan (Pakistani cricketer)
• Imran Arif (cricketer)
• Imran Aslam (Pakistani actor)
• Imran Awan (American cricketer)
• Imran Bunjaku (footballer from Serbia)
• Imran Channa (Pakistani artist)
• Imran Hashmi (Bollywood actor)
• Imran Hasnee (Indian actor)
• Imran Hussain (Pakistani footballer)
• Imran Khan (cricketer)
• Imran Mohamed (Maldivian footballer)
• Imran Muhammad Akhoond (Pakistani musician)
• Imran Nahumarury (Indonesian footballer)
• Imran Nshimiyimana (Rwandan footballer)
• Imran Öktem (jurist, judge)
• Imran Parvez (Bengali cricketer)
• Imran Qureshi (Pakistani artist)