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Iman in Japanese

KatakanaイマンIman
Kanji偉舞Ima

In Japanese, Iman is written in katakana as イマン (Iman), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 偉舞 (ima): “greatness”, “dance”.

How Iman sounds in Japanese

イマンIndonesian
アイマンEnglish

Kanji for Iman

偉舞
ima
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
  • 舞
    ma dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
    Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.
依舞
ima
  • 依
    i rely
    To depend on and trust.
  • 舞
    ma dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
    Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.
唯舞
ima
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 舞
    ma dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
    Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.

By style

Masculine
偉馬
greatness · horse
Feminine
唯舞
the only one · dance

Questions about Iman in Japanese

How do you write Iman in Japanese?

Iman is written イマン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Iman would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written アイマン (English).

What are the best kanji for Iman?

Our top pick is 偉舞 (Ima). 偉 means “greatness” and 舞 means “dance”. Other good options are 依舞 (Ima) and 唯舞 (Ima).

Is 偉舞 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 偉舞 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.

How many strokes is 偉舞?

偉舞 has 27 strokes in total (偉: 12, 舞: 15). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 偉舞 as a tattoo?

Each character in 偉舞 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Iman”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (イマン) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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