Imam
إمام
From Arabic: "leader, guide, prayer leader".
Meaning and origin
Imam is used in Arabic and Indonesian-speaking communities as a given name, drawn from the Arabic word for a religious leader or prayer guide.
How to pronounce Imam
| Arabic | i-MAHM /ɪˈmaːm/ |
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