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

Iman Talebian, a PhD student who has been in Northern Ireland for three months, said he would have no prospects of finding a job with a good salary if he lived in Iran.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 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

And it all happened just as their father was coming down for breakfast, followed by Uncle Iman.

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

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