"The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger."
Christian Name · Swahili/African Origin
Imara Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Imara
girl
Imara means "Firm; Strong; Resolute", a girl's name of Swahili/African origin. The name Imara does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Imara holds the way — steadfast, unmoveable, stronger and stronger, the firm soul whose labour abounds because it is never in vain.
Is Imara in the Bible?
No — the name Imara does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Firm; Strong; Resolute", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Imara.
Pronunciation:/ee-MAR-ah/
OriginSwahili/African
MeaningFirm; Strong; Resolute
What does Imara mean?
Imara is a girl name of Swahili/African origin meaning "Firm; Strong; Resolute". Imara is firm and resolute — and the righteous shall hold on his way. 'The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.' Imara grows stronger with every step of faithfulness.
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What does Imara mean in the Bible?
Imara means "Firm; Strong; Resolute" and is a name of Swahili/African origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Imara is firm and resolute — and the righteous shall hold on his way. 'The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.' Imara grows stronger with every step of faithfulness.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Imara?
Imara is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Firm; Strong; Resolute" — not because Scripture names anyone Imara.
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."
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Which books of the Bible mention Imara?
Imara is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Imara?
Imara holds the way — steadfast, unmoveable, stronger and stronger, the firm soul whose labour abounds because it is never in vain.
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Imara name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Imara does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Firm; Strong; Resolute", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Imara.
Imara means "Firm; Strong; Resolute." It is a Swahili/African name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Firm; Strong; Resolute" — runs right through the Bible.
Swahili/African. Imara comes into English from Swahili/African and carries the sense "Firm; Strong; Resolute." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Imara
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Imara?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Imara?
You can read every verse where Imara appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.