iman

American

[ee-mahn] / ˈi mɑn /

Or Iman

noun

Islam. inward faith or belief in Islam.

I have known many of these young Muslims, and I bear witness that I find strength in their iman, firmness in their convictions, truth in their words, and sincerity in their work.

Etymology

Origin of iman

From Arabic ʾīmān “faith, belief, recognition,” from ʾāmana “have faith, believe, recognize”

Example Sentences

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Cage will likely feel right at home inside Essex House, which has played host to a slew of famous faces over the years, including the late actor and musician David Bowie and his wife, Iman.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

"Chronic wounds don't heal by themselves," said Iman Noshadi, UCR associate professor of bioengineering who led the research team.

From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2026

Iman credits Rose Marie Bravo, renowned for revitalizing the Burberry brand, for helping her launch her cosmetics company.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Teyana Taylor was ordered to cover ex-husband Iman Shumpert’s $70,000 in attorney fees after she was found in contempt of court for violating terms of her 2024 divorce agreement.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

Uncle Iman and Aunt Judith were still there and wouldn’t be able to leave for weeks.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin

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