Boy name
İmad name meaning
“support; supporting pillar”
İmad means “support” or “supporting pillar.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic ʿimād, a word for a structural support and, figuratively, a mainstay. A tent's central pole gives the name a concrete image. İmat is a related Turkish spelling derived from the same Arabic word.
What does İmad mean?
Support; supporting pillar
In Turkish: dayanak; taşıyıcı direk
İmad begins with the concrete image of a structural pillar and extends to a mainstay or support. It is the first element of İmadeddin, where that image is connected with religion. The word also occurs in the Quran, providing a textual association alongside its architectural and figurative meanings.
Origin of the name İmad
It comes from Arabic ʿimād, a word for a supporting pillar. Figuratively, it also denotes a mainstay or something relied upon.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is İmad in the Quran? | As a word · العماد · 89:7The source word of İmad occurs in the Quran as العماد, referring to pillars in the description of Iram. |
| Starts with | İ |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce İmad
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /imad/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عماد |
Is İmad a boy’s name?
Yes, İmad is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İmad does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like İmad
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- Metin♂Firm
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
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- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
FAQ about the name İmad
What is the meaning of İmad?
İmad means “support; supporting pillar”. It comes from Arabic ʿimād, a word for a supporting pillar. Figuratively, it also denotes a mainstay or something relied upon.
Is İmad a boy’s name?
Yes, İmad is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İmad in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of İmad occurs in the Quran as العماد, referring to pillars in the description of Iram. (e.g.: 89:7)
What is the origin of the name İmad?
İmad is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İmad have?
İmad has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name İmad?
İmad does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of İmad?
Other spellings: İmat.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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