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عِمْرَان
Imran
im-RAAN
About Imran
Imran is a Muslim baby boy's name, an Arabic name carried for centuries across the Muslim world.
Surah Aal-Imran (3) is named after the family of Imran, father of Maryam.
Especially common in South Asian Muslim families.
Spellings of Imran
| Spelling | Births in England and Wales, 2025 | Births in France, 2016 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Imranthe spelling used on this page | 81 | 12,270 |
Babies registered with exactly that spelling. England and Wales: Office for National Statistics, 2025 (the list covers names given to 3 or more babies). France: INSEE Fichier des prénoms, 2016 to 2025 added together (INSEE rounds each yearly count to the nearest 5).
Origin
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
In the Qur’an
Surah 3 : Ayah 33
إِنَّ اللَّهَ اصْطَفَىٰ آدَمَ وَنُوحًا وَآلَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَآلَ عِمْرَانَ عَلَى الْعَالَمِينَ
“Indeed, Allah chose Adam and Nuh and the family of Ibrahim and the family of 'Imran over the worlds -”
Imran appears in the Qur'an directly, as in the verse above.
Across history
Who has carried Imran before.
- Imran, father of Maryam, the mother of Isa (peace be upon him)
How to say it
Stressed syllable in capitals
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Common questions about Imran
- What does the name Imran mean?
- The meaning of Imran (عِمْرَان) isn't established in the sources Houdhoud uses, so we don't give one. Surah Aal-Imran (3) is named after the family of Imran, father of Maryam.
- Is Imran a name from the Qur'an?
- Yes. Imran appears in the Qur'an, in Surah 3, Ayah 33. The verse is on this page with its English meaning.
- Is Imran a boy or a girl name?
- Imran is traditionally a boy's name.
- Where does the name Imran come from?
- Imran is an Arabic name. Especially common in South Asian Muslim families.
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