"high nation, exalted people"
Imron
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A Quranic name meaning 'exalted nation'
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"long-lived, prosperous"
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Imron is a variant spelling of Imran, the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Amram, meaning 'high nation' or 'exalted people'. In Islamic tradition, Imran is the name of the father of the Virgin Mary (Maryam), making it deeply significant in Muslim culture. The name appears in the Quran in Surah Al Imran, named directly after this patriarch.
Imron has been consistently used across South Asian and African Muslim communities for generations due to its Quranic significance. The variant spelling with the 'o' gained popularity in Indonesia and parts of West Africa as a regional adaptation.
In Islam, Imran holds special reverence as the father of Maryam (Mary) and the grandfather of Prophet Isa (Jesus). The third chapter of the Quran, Surah Al-Imran, is named in honor of the family of Imran, making this name particularly blessed in Islamic tradition.
Historical Record
Imron first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 158 babies have been named Imron in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Imron is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #5,330 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The third chapter of the Quran (Surah Al-Imran) is named after the family of Imran
- Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, brought global recognition to this name variant
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Famous People Named Imron
Imran Khan
Politician
1952
Pakistani cricketer turned politician who served as Prime Minister of Pakistan 2018-2022
Imran (Quranic patriarch)
Religious
Father of Maryam (Mary) in Islamic tradition, his family is honored in the third chapter of the Quran
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #5,330
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Cultural Origins
- Muslim Arabic South Asian African
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Imron
Imron is a boy name with Muslim, Arabic, South Asian, and African origins . The name means "high nation, exalted people" in Arabic .
Imron is currently ranked #5,330 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Imron has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Imron include Im and Ron. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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