girl · Swahili

Imani

/I-ma-ni/

Meaning: Faith

Imani at a glance

Meaning: Faith
Origin: Swahili
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: I-ma-ni
Syllables: 3
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Imanee, Imanni, Imaneeya, Imaanin, Imaninah, Imanino

Lucky details for Imani

Number: 3
Color: Royal Purple
Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Flower: Lily
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Metal: Tin

Imani is a Swahili name meaning “faith”. Parents choose Imani for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Imani reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.

Numerology

Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.

Personality

Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable

Positive Traits

Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music

Negative Traits

Can scatter energy across too many interests at once

Career Suggestions

Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism

Nicknames

Imai Iman Imay Imy

Middle Names

Ira Inaiah Ifeomo

Sibling Names

Baraka Baarakah Barraca Jaabaree

Compatible Names

Amani Amane Ashyah Imaninie Niaeh Rehemo

FAQs about the name Imani

What does the name Imani mean?

Imani means “faith” and comes from a Swahili root.

Is Imani a boy or girl name?

Imani is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Imani?

Imani is pronounced I-ma-ni (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Imani?

The lucky number for Imani is 3, ruled by Jupiter.

What are good nicknames for Imani?

Popular short forms include Imai, Iman, Imay, Imy.