Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Arabic.
Imran is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic Imran, a name of great significance in both Islam and Judaism — it is the Arabic form of Amram, the father of Moses in the Bible, and also the father of Mary (Maryam) in the Quran. It means "prosperity" or "long life."
Imran Khan, the cricketing legend who became Prime Minister of Pakistan, is the name's most prominent modern bearer, giving it an association with sporting excellence and political leadership. It is widely used across the Muslim world and among South Asian communities in the United States.