Imran
/IH-M-R-AA-N/
Prosperity, the father of Maryam in the Quran — Imran is the Quranic name of Mary's father, the patriarch of the family that produced both Maryam and Isa. Surah 3 is named Al-Imran (The Family of Imran). In Pakistani culture the name carries cricket legend Imran Khan's association alongside its Quranic weight, creating a name that means both sacred family and sporting greatness in the same breath
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Imran is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Prosperity, the father of Maryam in the Quran — Imran is the Quranic name of Mary's father, the patriarch of the family that produced both Maryam and Isa. Surah 3 is named Al-Imran (The Family of Imran). In Pakistani culture the name carries cricket legend Imran Khan's association alongside its Quranic weight, creating a name that means both sacred family and sporting greatness in the same breath”.
Imran is a boy's name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Prosperity, the father of Maryam in the Quran — Imran is the Quranic name of Mary's father, the patriarch of the family that produced both Maryam and Isa. Surah 3 is named Al-Imran (The Family of Imran). In Pakistani culture the name carries cricket legend Imran Khan's association alongside its Quranic weight, creating a name that means both sacred family and sporting greatness in the same breath" and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Common among Arab, Indian, Pakistani, American, European, British, Bangladeshi, Indonesian, Malaysian, Turkish, Singaporean families, Imran carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Where is Imran in the Quran?
Imran carries a Quranic root — it appears in Al-Imran 3:33. Muslim families often choose names anchored in the Quran or Prophetic tradition for the meaning and blessing they carry.
NameRoot gives you the full picture. See the complete verse, its transliteration and scholarly context for Imran — plus how it scores for your family.
See Imran's Quranic reading →What does Imran's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Imran resonates in either tradition.
Imran's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Imran's full reading →
Does Imran go with your family's names?
Imran breaks into 5 sounds: /IH-M-R-AA-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Imran sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Imran beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Imran — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Imran
If Imran resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Muslim boy names, common in Arab families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Muslim boy names from the Prosperity cluster
Names that sound similar
Muslim boy names that open with the same syllables as Imran
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Common questions about Imran
What does the name Imran mean?
Imran means "Prosperity, the father of Maryam in the Quran — Imran is the Quranic name of Mary's father, the patriarch of the family that produced both Maryam and Isa. Surah 3 is named Al-Imran (The Family of Imran). In Pakistani culture the name carries cricket legend Imran Khan's association alongside its Quranic weight, creating a name that means both sacred family and sporting greatness in the same breath." It is a boy name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Imran a boy or girl name?
Imran is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Imran?
Imran is of Arabic origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among Arab, Indian, Pakistani families.
Is Imran a Muslim name?
Yes. Imran is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Arabic origin.
What does Imran mean in Arabic?
Imran originates from Arabic, where it means "Prosperity, the father of Maryam in the Quran — Imran is the Quranic name of Mary's father, the patriarch of the family that produced both Maryam and Isa. Surah 3 is named Al-Imran (The Family of Imran). In Pakistani culture the name carries cricket legend Imran Khan's association alongside its Quranic weight, creating a name that means both sacred family and sporting greatness in the same breath."
What are common nicknames for Imran?
Common short forms of Imran include Immi, Imu.
What is the numerology of Imran?
Imran has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
Is Imran a Quranic name?
Yes. Imran appears in the Quran — Al-Imran 3:33. It is an Arabic boy name meaning "Prosperity, the father of Maryam in the Quran — Imran is the Quranic name of Mary's father, the patriarch of the family that produced both Maryam and Isa. Surah 3 is named Al-Imran (The Family of Imran). In Pakistani culture the name carries cricket legend Imran Khan's association alongside its Quranic weight, creating a name that means both sacred family and sporting greatness in the same breath", chosen by many Muslim families for its Quranic root.
Is Imran mentioned in the Quran?
Yes — Imran is found in the Quran at Al-Imran 3:33.
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