# What Does the Name Imani Mean?

Imani is a girl name of Swahili origin. It means “faith”.

**Origin:** Swahili

  **Gender:** girl

  **Pronunciation:** ee-MAH-nee

The name Imani comes from Swahili roots, where it carries the meaning “faith”. It is pronounced ee-MAH-nee.

Is Imani a boy or girl name? Imani is traditionally used as a girl name.

## More Swahili names

- [**Jabari**brave, fearless](/baby-name-jabari-meaning/)
- [**Eshe**life](/baby-name-eshe-meaning/)
- [**Mosi**firstborn](/baby-name-mosi-meaning/)

[Browse all baby names](/baby-names/)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Imani?

Imani means “faith”. It is a name of Swahili origin.

### What origin is the name Imani?

Imani is of Swahili origin.

### Is Imani a boy or girl name?

Imani is traditionally a girl name.