Imani

Imani Meaning & Origin

About Imani
The name Imani is of Swahili origin and means "faith" or "belief." It is a unisex name that carries a powerful and positive connotation, representing trust, confidence, and a strong sense of spirituality. Imani is often given to children as a reminder to have faith in themselves, in others, and in the greater forces of the universe.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Imani are female.

Imani Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 4.55% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMN
🗽 NYSIIS
IANA
🔊 Soundex
I5050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY0 M AA1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/imani*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Imani in Braille

Here's how to represent Imani in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Imani in braille

How to Spell the Name Imani in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Imani using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Imani in sign language

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