name
Imani
ee-MAH-nee
/iːˈmɑːniː/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
imani
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Swahili (East Africa)
- Meaning
- Faith, belief
- Gender
- unisex
- Also spelled
- Eemani
Common mispronunciations
Saying ih-MAN-ee instead of ee-MAH-nee
Pronunciation tips
The 'i' is a long 'ee' sound; stress falls on the second syllable
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Imani” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction