Imam

Imam Meaning & Origin

About Imam
The surname Imam is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "imam," which means "leader" or "guide." In Islamic tradition, an imam is a religious leader who leads prayers and serves as a spiritual guide for the community. Therefore, the surname Imam is often associated with individuals who are descendants of or have a connection to imams or religious leaders within the Islamic faith.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Imam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Imam: 817
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,041
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Imam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Imam is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMM
🗽 NYSIIS
IANAN
🔊 Soundex
I505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 M AE0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪmæm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Imam in Braille

Here's how to represent Imam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Imam in braille

How to sign the name Imam using Sign Language

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

The name Imam in sign language

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