Imani

Imani Meaning & Origin

About Imani
The surname Imani is of Swahili origin and is derived from the word "Iman," which means faith or belief in Arabic. It is a common surname among people of Swahili and Muslim backgrounds. The name Imani signifies a strong connection to religious beliefs and values, reflecting the importance of faith in one's life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Imani: 562
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

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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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Imani in braille

How to sign the name Imani using Sign Language

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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