Muslim boy name
Imran: name meaning
عمران
“Prosperity, long life”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The family of Imran (Al Imran), the family of Maryam, gives its name to the third surah.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Imran mean?
Imran (عمران) means "Prosperity, long life". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Imran a Muslim name?
Yes. Imran is used by Muslims around the world. The family of Imran (Al Imran), the family of Maryam, gives its name to the third surah.
Is Imran mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The family of Imran (Al Imran), the family of Maryam, gives its name to the third surah.